Martin L. Olson School
Tel:
(907)779-3021
- Martin L. Olson School serves 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Martin L. Olson School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Martin L. Olson School's student population of 52 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 52 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Martin L. Olson School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Martin L. Olson School is 0.00, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 100% | 23% |
| White | n/a | 47% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bering Strait School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Martin L. Olson School is White Mountain School (14.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is White Mountain School (14.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is White Mountain School (14.3 miles away)
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09 Main Street
Koyuk, AK 99753
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70.0 miles
6th Avenue/k Street
Nome, AK 99762
(907)443-5299 70.0 PK-6 373
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