Martin L. Olson School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Martin L. Olson School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin L. Olson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin L. Olson School's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin L. Olson School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Martin L. Olson School is 0.12, 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
#315 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
94%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin L. Olson School's ranking?
Martin L. Olson School is ranked #315 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 36% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Martin L. Olson School?
54 students attend Martin L. Olson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Martin L. Olson School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin L. Olson School?
Martin L. Olson School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin L. Olson School offer ?
Martin L. Olson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin L. Olson School part of?
Martin L. Olson School is part of Bering Strait School District.
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