Mcgrath School

90 Takotna Ave
Mc Grath, AK 99627
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mcgrath School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcgrath School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Mcgrath School's student population of 42 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

Mcgrath School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgrath School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
32%
≤20%
29%
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
52%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
5%
2%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcgrath School's ranking?
Mcgrath School is ranked #286 out of 441 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 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Mcgrath School?
42 students attend Mcgrath School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mcgrath School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgrath School?
Mcgrath School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcgrath School offer ?
Mcgrath School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcgrath School part of?
Mcgrath School is part of Iditarod Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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