Sand Point School vs. King Cove School
Should you attend Sand Point School or King Cove 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
Top Rankings
Sand Point School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
King Cove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sand Point School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher 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 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
King Cove School in King Cove, AK serves 86 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the state average ratio of 16:1.
The majority of students (91%) are minority, primarily American Indian (78 students), and approximately 88% of students qualify for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency ranged from 30% to 39% in recent years, which is approximately equal to the state average of 32%, while reading proficiency is between 11% and 19%, which is lower than the state average of 29%.
Science proficiency is between 21% and 39%, lower than the state average science proficiency of 38%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #164 in 2014 to #271 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
89 students
86 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#271 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
11-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
21-39%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
11
Kindergarten Students
5
5
Grade 1 Students
2
9
Grade 2 Students
8
1
Grade 3 Students
4
1
Grade 4 Students
7
4
Grade 5 Students
9
3
Grade 6 Students
4
2
Grade 7 Students
9
7
Grade 8 Students
7
9
Grade 9 Students
11
6
Grade 10 Students
5
9
Grade 11 Students
9
7
Grade 12 Students
3
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
67%
91%
% Asian
8%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
10%
9%
% Hawaiian
7%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
