Maudrey J.
Sommer School in Tanana, AK, serves 32 students in grades K–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%, indicating performance below state levels.
Reading proficiency is below 50%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide, which is higher than the state average of 29%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #37 in 2022 to #166 in 2023, showing a recent drop in statewide standing.
Enrollment decreased from 51 students in 2019 to 32 in 2023, with minority students making up 91% of the student body, predominantly American Indian (28 of 32 students).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maudrey J. Sommer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Maudrey J. Sommer School's student population of 32 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Maudrey J. Sommer School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maudrey J. Sommer School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
88%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maudrey J. Sommer School's ranking?
Maudrey J. Sommer School is ranked #166 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Maudrey J. Sommer School?
32 students attend Maudrey J. Sommer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Maudrey J. Sommer School students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maudrey J. Sommer School?
Maudrey J. Sommer School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maudrey J. Sommer School offer ?
Maudrey J. Sommer School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maudrey J. Sommer School part of?
Maudrey J. Sommer School is part of Tanana City School District.
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