Gladys Dart School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)42%
23%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
7%
Black
(19-20)n/a
3%
White
(19-20)58%
47%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
11%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AK state average).
How many students attend Gladys Dart School?
12 students attend Gladys Dart School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gladys Dart School students are White, and 42% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Gladys Dart School offer ?
Gladys Dart School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gladys Dart School part of?
Gladys Dart School is part of Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
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