Deering School

36 Main St
Deering, AK 99736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Deering School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Deering School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Deering School's student population of 54 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
This chart display total students of Deering School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Deering School
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart display the total teachers of Deering School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Deering School by grade.

School Rankings

Deering School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Deering School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Deering School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deering School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deering School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Deering School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
100%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Deering School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Deering School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Deering School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Deering School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Deering School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.
Diversity Score
0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Deering School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deering School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deering School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deering School's ranking?
Deering School is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Deering School?
54 students attend Deering School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Deering School students are American Indian.
What grades does Deering School offer ?
Deering School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deering School part of?
Deering School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.

School Reviews

Review Deering School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Foreign Language Study Abroad
Foreign Language Study Abroad
We've put together this resource guide to help students, adults and professionals get the information they require to choose a good destination to study language abroad.
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Learn about the growing trend of stationing police officers at elementary schools and the benefits of establishing a legal environment on campus at a young age.
Demystifying IEPs
Demystifying IEPs
Unlock the power of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in this comprehensive guide. Discover how IEPs support students with diverse needs, including behavioral challenges. This article is a must-read for parents navigating the education system and aspiring teachers seeking to make a positive impact.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links