Summary:
The 99559 zip code area is home to 11 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 5 alternative schools, all part of the Lower Kuskokwim School District. While the district is ranked 22 out of 24 in Alaska and has a 1-star rating, a few schools stand out in the area.
Bethel Regional High School is the largest high school with 494 students and the highest test scores, with 16.67% of 10th graders proficient or better in science, compared to the district average of 6.8% and the state average of 29.65%. However, its overall performance is still quite low, ranking 59th out of 63 high schools in the state and receiving a 0-star rating. In contrast, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, a public charter elementary school, performs relatively better, with 20% of students proficient or better in science across all grades, compared to the district average of 7.11% and the state average of 36.94%. The small Kuskokwim Learning Academy high school also stands out, with a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 and the highest per-student spending at $41,004, more than double the state average.
The schools in this area face significant challenges, with a very high percentage of Native American students, ranging from 87.32% to 100%, and equally high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Test scores are also significantly lower than state averages, with most schools having less than 20% of students proficient or better in core subjects. While the alternative schools in the area have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, the overall performance of the schools in this zip code is a concern, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to better serve the community.
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