D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Gambell School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 169 Main St, Gambell, AK 99742
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 7th percentile in Alaska
Graduation
C
69% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
169
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$45K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%7/100reading 7th percentile, math 6th percentile among Alaska high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%32/10069% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−31 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−29 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate69% (−1 pts vs. state avg 70%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
American Indian / Alaska Native3%3%reading -6 pts, math -6 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -15 pts, math -10 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 169 Main St
City Gambell
ZIP Code 99742
District 0200020
NCES School ID 020002000012
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99742

Understanding the community around Gambell School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,375
Per Capita Income $14,773
Poverty Rate 28.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.9%
High School or Higher 77.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $76,700
Median Rent $938
Owner-Occupied 83.9%
Renter-Occupied 16.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gambell School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 91.1%
Asian 4.7%
White 2.4%
Two or More Races 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 169
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gambell School?
Gambell School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gambell School?
Gambell School has 169 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Gambell School serve?
Gambell School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gambell School receive per student?
Gambell School receives $45,373 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026