Scammon Bay School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Scammon Bay 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 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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
Scammon Bay School's student population of 232 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay School is 0.02, 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
15:1
14:1

American Indian
99%
22%

Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scammon Bay School's ranking?
Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay School?
The graduation rate of Scammon Bay School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Scammon Bay School?
232 students attend Scammon Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Scammon Bay School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scammon Bay School?
Scammon Bay School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scammon Bay School offer ?
Scammon Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scammon Bay School part of?
Scammon Bay School is part of Lower Yukon School District.
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