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Koliganek School vs. Clarks Point School

Should you attend Koliganek School or Clarks Point School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Koliganek School
5052 Nushagak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Clarks Point School
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Koliganek School ranks 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 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Koliganek 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 13 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Clarks Point School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
61 students
13 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Koliganek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clarks Point School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
62% | 38%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Koliganek School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clarks Point School.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Koliganek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clarks Point School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Koliganek School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southwest Region School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clarks Point School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southwest Region School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#374 out of 459 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#37 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Koliganek School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clarks Point School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(22-23 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 10% in AK)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Koliganek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarks Point School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
<50%
(Top 20% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Koliganek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarks Point School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in AK)
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≥50%
(Top 1% in AK)(13-14 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Koliganek School with the average graduation rate observed in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Koliganek School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clarks Point School by grade.
Pre-K Students
6
2
Kindergarten Students
6
1
Grade 1 Students
1
2
Grade 2 Students
4
1
Grade 3 Students
5
-
Grade 4 Students
5
2
Grade 5 Students
4
-
Grade 6 Students
4
3
Grade 7 Students
5
1
Grade 8 Students
7
1
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
3
-
Grade 11 Students
6
-
Grade 12 Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
95%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Koliganek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Southwest Region School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clarks Point School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Southwest Region School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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% Hispanic
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% Black
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% White
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Koliganek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southwest Region School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clarks Point School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southwest Region School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Koliganek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southwest Region School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.10
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Koliganek School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clarks Point School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Koliganek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clarks Point School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
32%
(04-05 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Koliganek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clarks Point School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southwest Region School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2004-05 school year.
 
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