Summary:
The Dillingham City School District in Alaska has only one elementary school, Dillingham Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 209 students. Despite the district's high per-student spending of $22,374, Dillingham Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Dillingham Elementary's student population is predominantly Native American (57.42%), with the remaining students being White (14.35%), Hispanic (3.83%), and two or more races (24.4%). The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages in all subject areas and grade levels, with only 15.05% of students proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.5%. Additionally, 100% of Dillingham Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
The low performance of Dillingham Elementary, combined with the district's overall ranking of 20 out of 24 in the state, suggests that the Dillingham City School District may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the unique needs of the Native American student population and exploring ways to more effectively utilize the high level of per-student spending should be key priorities for the district.
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