Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mertarvik 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- 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
Mertarvik School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mertarvik School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mertarvik School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mertarvik 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.
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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Mertarvik School's ranking?
Mertarvik 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 Mertarvik School?
35 students attend Mertarvik School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mertarvik School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mertarvik School?
Mertarvik School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mertarvik School offer ?
Mertarvik School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mertarvik School part of?
Mertarvik School is part of Lower Kuskokwim School District.
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