Joann A. Alexie Memorial School serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School's student population of 98 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joann A. Alexie Memorial 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 Joann A. Alexie Memorial 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joann A. Alexie Memorial School's ranking?
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School is ranked #356 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joann A. Alexie Memorial School?
The graduation rate of Joann A. Alexie Memorial School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 79%.
How many students attend Joann A. Alexie Memorial School?
98 students attend Joann A. Alexie Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Joann A. Alexie Memorial School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joann A. Alexie Memorial School?
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joann A. Alexie Memorial School offer ?
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joann A. Alexie Memorial School part of?
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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