Nome-beltz Middle/high

Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades 6-12, Nome-beltz Middle/high 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 70-79% (Top 30% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nome-beltz Middle/high's student population of 298 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Nome-beltz Middle/high 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 Nome-beltz Middle/high is 0.57, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
#374 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
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10-14%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
58%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
11%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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Two or more races
29%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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70-79%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nome-beltz Middle/high's ranking?
Nome-beltz Middle/high is ranked #374 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nome-beltz Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Nome-beltz Middle/high is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nome-beltz Middle/high?
298 students attend Nome-beltz Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Nome-beltz Middle/high students are American Indian, 29% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nome-beltz Middle/high?
Nome-beltz Middle/high has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nome-beltz Middle/high offer ?
Nome-beltz Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nome-beltz Middle/high part of?
Nome-beltz Middle/high is part of Nome Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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