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Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Summary:

Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School is a small public middle school in Metlakatla, Alaska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 74. The school is part of the Annette Island School District, which is ranked 21 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a highly homogeneous student population, with 98.65% of students identifying as Native American, which is significantly different from the nearby Schoenbar Middle School, which has a more diverse student body. Academically, Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Science (16%), English Language Arts (12.5%), and Mathematics (6.94%) well below the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Native American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing worse than the overall student population.

Despite the high level of funding per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Alaska middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's remote location in Metlakatla may contribute to the challenges it faces in terms of access to resources and attracting and retaining high-quality educators. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique context and the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 89 4th Ave
       Metlakatla, AK  99926

(907) 886-6095

District: Annette Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,342 Help


Students who attend Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School usually attend:

High:    Metlakatla High School

Feeder schools for Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School:

Elementary:    Richard Johnson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.6%
African American:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Compare Details Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School ranks worse than 94.5% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School is $28,342.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School 86th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Native American students:


Annette Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Annette Island School District 21st of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.76 55th 138 60.1%
2006 37.24 81st 132 38.6%
2007 40.90 74th 128 42.2%
2008 60.76 51st 132 61.4%
2009 64.22 45th 131 65.6%
2010 74.17 33rd 136 75.7%
2011 64.00 49th 133 63.2%
2012 51.01 67th 135 50.4%
2013 35.98 79th 136 41.9%
2014 34.36 80th 138 42.0%
2015 29.96 96th 151 36.4%
2017 12.70 78th 88 11.4%
2018 16.19 84th 96 12.5%
2019 23.91 79th 99 20.2%
2021 12.64 76th 84 9.5%
2022 10.23 88th 95 7.4%
2024 7.55 86th 91 5.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.19 49th 64 23.4%
2021 41.28 24th 43 44.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.79 49th 74 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.50 57th 73 21.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.40 16th 40 60.0%
2021 39.49 6th 16 62.5%
2022 32.18 8th 16 50.0%
2024 22.30 15th 20 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 2 0 0 0 96 n/a n/a 0 98
1996 2 0 0 0 96 n/a n/a 0 98
1997 3 0 0 0 89 n/a n/a 0 92
1998 1 0 0 0 84 n/a n/a 0 85
1999 4 0 0 0 80 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 2 0 0 0 86 n/a n/a 0 88
2001 1 0 0 1 67 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 2 0 0 0 47 n/a n/a 0 49
2003 2 0 0 0 47 n/a n/a 0 49
2004 2 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 51
2005 1 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 54
2006 1 0 0 0 57 n/a n/a 0 58
2007 2 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 0 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 40
2009 1 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 38
2010 3 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 40
2011 1 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 59
2012 1 0 0 0 62 1 0 0 64
2013 1 0 0 0 68 0 0 0 69
2014 0 0 0 1 77 0 0 0 78
2015 0 0 1 0 64 1 1 0 67
2016 2 0 2 0 56 0 0 0 60
2017 3 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 55
2018 3 0 0 0 57 0 0 0 60
2019 4 0 0 1 65 0 0 0 70
2020 5 0 0 0 72 0 5 0 82
2021 2 0 0 0 84 0 2 0 88
2022 0 0 0 0 76 0 0 0 76
2023 0 1 0 0 73 0 0 0 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 98 0.0 0.0 55.1
1996 98 0.0 0.0 55.1
1997 92 7.0 13.1 60.9
1998 85 8.0 10.6 65.9
1999 84 8.3 10.1 70.2
2000 88 4.0 22.0 70.5
2001 69 4.0 17.3 82.6
2002 49 5.0 9.8 69.4
2003 49 5.0 9.8 69.4
2004 51 4.0 12.8 66.7
2005 54 3.5 15.4 72.2
2006 58 4.5 12.9 60.3
2007 36 3.2 11.3 72.2
2008 40 5.0 8.0 67.5
2009 38 3.0 12.7 71.1
2010 40 4.7 8.5 67.5
2011 59 4.7 12.5 45.8
2012 64 6.1 10.4 42.2
2013 69 5.6 12.3 72.5
2014 78 6.1 12.6 52.6
2015 67 4.0 16.7 82.1
2016 60 6.0 10.0 80
2017 55 7.2 7.6 83.6
2018 60 7.3 8.1 85
2019 70 6.0 11.6 15.7
2020 82 7.3 11.1 69.5
2021 88 8.3 10.6 n/a
2022 76 8.2 9.1 n/a
2023 74 8.4 8.7 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 98 0.0 0.0 55.1
1996 98 0.0 0.0 55.1
1997 92 7.0 13.1 60.9
1998 85 8.0 10.6 65.9
1999 84 8.3 10.1 70.2
2000 88 4.0 22.0 70.5
2001 69 4.0 17.3 82.6
2002 49 5.0 9.8 69.4
2003 49 5.0 9.8 69.4
2004 51 4.0 12.8 66.7
2005 54 3.5 15.4 72.2
2006 58 4.5 12.9 60.3
2007 36 3.2 11.3 72.2
2008 40 5.0 8.0 67.5
2009 38 3.0 12.7 71.1
2010 40 4.7 8.5 67.5
2011 59 4.7 12.5 45.8
2012 64 6.1 10.4 42.2
2013 69 5.6 12.3 72.5
2014 78 6.1 12.6 52.6
2015 67 4.0 16.7 82.1
2016 60 6.0 10.0 80
2017 55 7.2 7.6 83.6
2018 60 7.3 8.1 85
2019 70 6.0 11.6 15.7
2020 82 7.3 11.1 69.5
2021 88 8.3 10.6 n/a
2022 76 8.2 9.1 n/a
2023 74 8.4 8.7 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,908 (13.8%) $24,434 (86.2%) $28,342

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 95 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School)2528.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Annette Island School District)2528.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.135
 8.1%
All Grades Science (Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School)2528.6
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Annette Island School District)19.325
 5.7%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7074
 5.7%
African American01
American Indian6573
 12.3%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%94.6%
 78.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School

Students who attend Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School usually go on to attend Metlakatla High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School.

Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Alaska middle schools.

Students at Charles R. Leask Senior Middle School are 99% American Indian, 1% African American.


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