Koyuk-malimiut School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Koyuk-malimiut School
Koyuk-malimiut School is a K-12 school located in the small Inupiat Eskimo village of Koyuk, Alaska. The school serves the students of the village, as well as students from other nearby villages. The school has a small student body of about 140 students, and a staff of 25 teachers and staff members.
Koyuk-malimiut School offers a variety of educational opportunities for its students. The curriculum includes English, math, science, social studies, physical education, and the Inupiat language. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as basketball, volleyball, and a student council.
The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. All staff members are committed to helping each student reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring.
Koyuk-malimiut School is a great example of how small, rural schools can make a big impact on the lives of their students. The school’s commitment to providing a quality education and a supportive learning environment is commendable.
Address:
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753Phone:
(907) 963-3021
Site:
Grades:
PreK – 12
Enrollment:
93 students
Overview Koyuk-malimiut School
Koyuk-malimiut School serves 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Koyuk-malimiut 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 11-19% (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 11-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Verdict on Koyuk-malimiut School
Koyuk-malimiut 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 Koyuk-malimiut School is 0.00, 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.