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James C. Isabell School

Main St
Teller, AK 99778
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, James C. Isabell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James C. Isabell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James C. Isabell School's student population of 70 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James C. Isabell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James C. Isabell School is 0.11, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#374 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James C. Isabell School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James C. Isabell School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James C. Isabell School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of James C. Isabell School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
94%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in James C. Isabell School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James C. Isabell School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James C. Isabell School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of James C. Isabell School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of James C. Isabell School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James C. Isabell School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James C. Isabell School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James C. Isabell School's ranking?
James C. Isabell School is ranked #374 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of James C. Isabell School?
The graduation rate of James C. Isabell School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend James C. Isabell School?
70 students attend James C. Isabell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of James C. Isabell School students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James C. Isabell School?
James C. Isabell School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does James C. Isabell School offer ?
James C. Isabell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James C. Isabell School part of?
James C. Isabell School is part of Bering Strait School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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