Manokotak School
Manokotak School serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Manokotak 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Manokotak School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Manokotak School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 128 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manokotak School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manokotak School is 0.08, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #406 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 96% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 2% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southwest Region School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Manokotak School is Aleknagik School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aleknagik Aleknagik School Grades: PK-12 | 24 students
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127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681 0.0 PK-12 24 - Clarks Point Clarks Point School Grades: PK-12 | 14 students
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29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218 0.0 PK-12 14 - Dillingham Koliganek School Grades: K-12 | 56 students
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5052 Nushgak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444 0.0 K-12 56 - Dillingham Twin Hills School Grades: PK-12 | 26 students
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#5 Twin Hills School Rd
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215 0.0 PK-12 26 - Dillingham Dillingham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
0.2 miles
565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642 0.2 PK-5 250
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