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Napaaqtugmiut School

#2 Airport Rd
Noatak, AK 99761

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Tel: (907) 485-2153

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Napaaqtugmiut School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Napaaqtugmiut 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 ≤5% (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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Napaaqtugmiut School's student population of 154 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

154 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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School Rankings

Napaaqtugmiut 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 Napaaqtugmiut 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#416 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Napaaqtugmiut School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

100%

22%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

White

n/a

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.71

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Graduation Rate

≥50%

77%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

39%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Northwest Arctic 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 Napaaqtugmiut School's ranking?

Napaaqtugmiut School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

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

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).

What is the graduation rate of Napaaqtugmiut School?

The graduation rate of Napaaqtugmiut School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.

How many students attend Napaaqtugmiut School?

154 students attend Napaaqtugmiut School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Napaaqtugmiut School students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Napaaqtugmiut School?

Napaaqtugmiut School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does Napaaqtugmiut School offer ?

Napaaqtugmiut School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Napaaqtugmiut School part of?

Napaaqtugmiut School is part of Northwest Arctic Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education