Summary:
The 99615 zip code area in Kodiak, Alaska is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary to high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools, all part of the Kodiak Island Borough School District.
Among the standout schools in the area, Peterson Elementary ranks 13th out of 173 elementary schools in Alaska and has a 5-star rating, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels compared to the other schools in the district and the state. The alternative schools, Chiniak School and Akhiok School, also stand out, with Chiniak School having relatively high proficiency rates and Akhiok School serving a high-need student population with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate.
The schools in the 99615 zip code area have diverse student populations, with varying levels of economic need as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 27.27% at Peterson Elementary to 100% at Akhiok School. This diversity is reflected in the stark differences in academic performance, with Peterson Elementary and Chiniak School significantly outperforming the other schools in the district and the state, raising questions about equity and the distribution of educational opportunities within the Kodiak Island Borough School District.
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