William Miller Memorial School
Tel:
(907)589-2420
- William Miller Memorial School serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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William Miller Memorial School places 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%)
School Overview
- William Miller Memorial School's student population of 89 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 89 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Miller Memorial School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Miller Memorial School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 35% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 99% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 1% | 47% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lower Kuskokwim School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Miller Memorial School is Qugcuun Memorial School (7.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Qugcuun Memorial School (7.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Qugcuun Memorial School (7.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethel Qugcuun Memorial School Grades: PK-12 | 16 students
7.1 miles
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(907)737-7214 7.1 PK-12 16 - Bethel Z. John Williams Memorial School Grades: PK-12 | 158 students
7.1 miles
111 Village Road
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)737-7212 7.1 PK-12 158 - Bethel Kuskokwim Learning Academy Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 108 students
9.9 miles
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)543-5610 9.9 8-12 108 - Bethel Bethel Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 11 students
10.0 miles
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)543-5200 10.0 5-12 11 - Bethel Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 163 students
10.1 miles
1010 Fourth Avenue
Bethel, AK 99559
(907)543-1645 10.1 PK-6 163
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