Russian Mission School serves 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Russian Mission 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 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- 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
School Overview
Russian Mission School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
98%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russian Mission School's ranking?
Russian Mission School is ranked #416 out of 443 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?
≤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 Russian Mission School?
The graduation rate of Russian Mission School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Russian Mission School?
129 students attend Russian Mission School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Russian Mission School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russian Mission School?
Russian Mission School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 13:1.
What grades does Russian Mission School offer ?
Russian Mission School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Russian Mission School part of?
Russian Mission School is part of Lower Yukon School District.
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