Valdez City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 496 students in Valdez City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Valdez City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Valdez City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
# American Indian Students
51 Students
23,607 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
24%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,966 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
7,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
2,045 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
425 Students
47,140 Students
% White Students
65%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,704 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
13,202 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
3,061
# Students in K Grade:
40
9,639
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
9,950
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
9,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
9,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
9,838
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
9,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
9,920
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
7,484
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
7,474
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
3,160
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
2,985
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
3,199
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
3,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,858 is higher than the state median of $20,122. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,651 is higher than the state median of $21,197. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 653 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 20% in AK)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
