Martin L. Olson School

40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Martin L. Olson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Martin L. Olson School's student population of 43 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Martin L. Olson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin L. Olson School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Martin L. Olson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin L. Olson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin L. Olson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Martin L. Olson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
93%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Martin L. Olson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martin L. Olson School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin L. Olson School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin L. Olson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin L. Olson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #268 out of 459 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 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin L. Olson School?
The graduation rate of Martin L. Olson School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Martin L. Olson School?
43 students attend Martin L. Olson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Martin L. Olson School students are American Indian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin L. Olson School?
Martin L. Olson School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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