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Lower Kuskokwim School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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1004 Ron Edwards Way
Bethel, AK 99559
Bethel Census Area County
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PH: (907) 543-4810

Grades PK-12
4003 students
28 schools

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SBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

37% (2011)

34% (2010)

36% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Writing

27% (2011)

28% (2010)

31% (2009)

37% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

Math

33% (2011)

31% (2010)

33% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

23% (2011)

39% (2010)

35% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science

6% (2011)

6% (2010)

8% (2009)

6% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

Writing

29% (2011)

40% (2010)

45% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

Math

32% (2011)

38% (2010)

42% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

33% (2011)

50% (2010)

40% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

Writing

37% (2011)

40% (2010)

45% (2009)

33% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

Math

28% (2011)

41% (2010)

35% (2009)

36% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

33% (2011)

39% (2010)

33% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Writing

31% (2011)

31% (2010)

31% (2009)

34% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

Math

35% (2011)

43% (2010)

29% (2009)

48% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

39% (2011)

47% (2010)

39% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

Writing

33% (2011)

30% (2010)

36% (2009)

35% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math

38% (2011)

33% (2010)

34% (2009)

36% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

49% (2011)

64% (2010)

53% (2009)

62% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

Science

15% (2011)

15% (2010)

19% (2009)

14% (2008)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

Writing

42% (2011)

39% (2010)

50% (2009)

43% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

Math

35% (2011)

39% (2010)

39% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

44% (2011)

52% (2010)

56% (2009)

58% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

Writing

39% (2011)

44% (2010)

53% (2009)

51% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

Math

20% (2011)

35% (2010)

40% (2009)

40% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading

38% (2011)

58% (2010)

57% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

Science

32% (2011)

33% (2010)

29% (2009)

27% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2011.

Writing

46% (2011)

60% (2010)

57% (2009)

57% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

Math

40% (2011)

35% (2010)

44% (2009)

42% (2008)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science.
The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

See Alaska's state standards

SBA Results By Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	37%
Female	40%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	36%
Caucasian	>=75%
Low income	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Disabled	20%
Non disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	20%
Migrant	43%

Writing	This District
All Students	27%
Female	31%
Male	24%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	25%
Caucasian	>=75%
Low income	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	27%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	29%
Limited English proficient	13%
Migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
Male	30%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	32%
Caucasian	>=75%
Low income	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Disabled	14%
Non disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	20%
Migrant	35%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	23%
Female	29%
Male	18%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	20%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	24%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	26%
Limited English proficient	7%
Migrant	23%

Science	This District
All Students	6%
Female	8%
Male	4%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	3%
Caucasian	64%
Low income	2%
Not economically disadvantaged	9%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	6%
Limited English proficient	<=5%
Migrant	4%

Writing	This District
All Students	29%
Female	35%
Male	23%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	26%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	30%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	31%
Limited English proficient	14%
Migrant	28%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	30%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	29%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Disabled	8%
Non disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	18%
Migrant	29%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
Male	29%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	32%
Caucasian	57%
Low income	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Disabled	11%
Non disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	11%
Migrant	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	37%
Female	42%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	35%
Caucasian	57%
Low income	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	38%
Disabled	12%
Non disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	18%
Migrant	38%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	29%
Male	26%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	27%
Caucasian	43%
Low income	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	28%
Disabled	9%
Non disabled	30%
Limited English proficient	13%
Migrant	27%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	39%
Male	27%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	30%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	34%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	37%
Limited English proficient	6%
Migrant	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	31%
Female	40%
Male	22%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	27%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	31%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	35%
Limited English proficient	6%
Migrant	33%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	37%
Male	32%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	32%
Caucasian	80%
Low income	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	8%
Migrant	38%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	34%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	36%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	12%
Migrant	38%

Writing	This District
All Students	33%
Female	44%
Male	25%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	30%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	36%
Limited English proficient	8%
Migrant	38%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	42%
Male	36%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	36%
Caucasian	77%
Low income	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	42%
Limited English proficient	19%
Migrant	30%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	49%
Male	50%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	47%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Disabled	17%
Non disabled	54%
Limited English proficient	30%
Migrant	48%

Science	This District
All Students	15%
Female	12%
Male	19%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	12%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	10%
Not economically disadvantaged	22%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	17%
Limited English proficient	<=5%
Migrant	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	42%
Female	52%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	39%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	22%
Migrant	39%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	36%
Male	35%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	33%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	39%
Limited English proficient	16%
Migrant	38%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	37%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	43%
Caucasian	69%
Low income	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Disabled	5%
Non disabled	52%
Limited English proficient	28%
Migrant	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	39%
Female	47%
Male	30%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	38%
Caucasian	69%
Low income	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Disabled	<=5%
Non disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	23%
Migrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
Female	19%
Male	21%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	19%
Caucasian	46%
Low income	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	25%
Disabled	<=5%
Non disabled	24%
Limited English proficient	9%
Migrant	18%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	38%
Female	39%
Male	38%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	35%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	17%
Migrant	43%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	24%
Male	38%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	28%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	38%
Limited English proficient	16%
Migrant	32%

Writing	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	43%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	32%
Migrant	48%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	41%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	37%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	47%
Limited English proficient	23%
Migrant	45%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science.
The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

See Alaska's state standards

HSGQE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading

55% (2011)

67% (2010)

74% (2009)

64% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

Writing

47% (2011)

71% (2010)

70% (2009)

65% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2011.

Math

55% (2011)

62% (2010)

67% (2009)

60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Reading

54% (2011)

27% (2010)

46% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

Writing

58% (2011)

46% (2010)

15% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 52% in 2011.

Math

40% (2011)

39% (2010)

22% (2009)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Reading

<=25% (2011)

<=25% (2010)

50% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Writing

31% (2011)

33% (2010)

40% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 46% in 2011.

Math

<=20% (2011)

30% (2010)

43% (2009)
The state average for Math was 32% in 2011.

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

See Alaska's state standards

HSGQE Results By Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	53%
Caucasian	>=75%
Low income	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Disabled	<=10%
Non disabled	66%
Limited English proficient	37%
Migrant	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	47%
Female	48%
Male	46%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	44%
Caucasian	>=80%
Low income	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	52%
Disabled	11%
Non disabled	55%
Limited English proficient	33%
Migrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	49%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	52%
Caucasian	>=75%
Low income	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Disabled	23%
Non disabled	61%
Limited English proficient	42%
Migrant	58%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	>=80%
Male	31%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	52%
Caucasian	n/a
Low income	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Disabled	<=40%
Non disabled	65%
Limited English proficient	43%
Migrant	50%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	60%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	57%
Caucasian	n/a
Low income	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Disabled	<=25%
Non disabled	73%
Limited English proficient	46%
Migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	39%
Male	42%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	41%
Caucasian	n/a
Low income	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Non disabled	46%
Limited English proficient	30%
Migrant	>=60%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 12

Reading	This District
All Students	<=25%
Male	<=40%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	<=25%
Caucasian	n/a
Low income	<=25%
Disabled	<=40%
Limited English proficient	<=25%

Writing	This District
All Students	31%
Male	36%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	31%
Caucasian	n/a
Low income	33%
Disabled	30%
Non disabled	<=40%
Limited English proficient	36%

Math	This District
All Students	<=20%
Female	<=40%
Male	<=40%
African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Mixed ethnicity	n/a
Alaska Native/American Indian	<=20%
Caucasian	n/a
Low income	<=20%
Disabled	<=40%
Limited English proficient	<=20%

Source: AK Department of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

See Alaska's state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	17

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native	95%	23%
White, not Hispanic	4%	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	5%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
Multiracial	<1%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	4%

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Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	67%	34%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$19,306	$12,301

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	57%
Student and staff support	17%	12%
Administration	11%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

Tips and Advice by Grade Level