C+
Average
67/100

Merreline A Kangas School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 1st & Hilltop, Ruby, AK 99768
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 10% · Math 30% proficient · 53rd percentile in Alaska
Resources
B
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

67
Repit Score
out of 100
30
Students
enrolled
7.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%53/100reading 29th percentile, math 78th percentile among Alaska high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% 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 +4 points better 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 proficiency10% (−24 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−1 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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.

School Information

Address 1st & Hilltop
City Ruby
ZIP Code 99768
District 0200862
NCES School ID 020086200386
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99768

Understanding the community around Merreline A Kangas School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,500
Per Capita Income $17,826
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $77,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 81.4%
Renter-Occupied 18.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Merreline A Kangas School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 80.0%
Female 20.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 76.7%
White 20.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 30
Teachers (FTE) 4.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Merreline A Kangas School?
Merreline A Kangas School has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Merreline A Kangas School?
Merreline A Kangas School has 30 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1.
What grades does Merreline A Kangas School serve?
Merreline A Kangas School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Merreline A Kangas School receive per student?
Merreline A Kangas School receives $12,847 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around 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