Meade River School

4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Meade River School serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Meade River 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 11-19% (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 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

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 (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 80 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Meade River School's student population of 80 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Total Students

80 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Meade River 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 Meade River School is 0.11, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#377 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

44%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

13:1

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American Indian

94%

22%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

White

47%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.11

0.71

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Graduation Rate

(15-16)

≥50%

75%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meade River School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

North Slope Borough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meade River School's ranking?

Meade River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% 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 Meade River School?

The graduation rate of Meade River School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 75%.

How many students attend Meade River School?

80 students attend Meade River School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Meade River School students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Meade River School?

Meade River School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does Meade River School offer ?

Meade River School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is Meade River School part of?

Meade River School is part of North Slope Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 80 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education