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Martin L. Olson School

Q: How many students attend Martin L. Olson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 39 students attended Martin L. Olson School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Martin L. Olson School?

Students at Martin L. Olson School are 82% American Indian, 8% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

Students ?

7.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$54,367

Per pupil spending ?

48.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

40 Main St
Golovin, AK 99762

(907) 779-3021

District: Bering Strait School District

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

82.1%

White:

7.7%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2005 → 21st in 2010

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Alaska average (21% vs 33% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2005

!English Language Arts scores 16 pts below the Alaska average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg7%

Alaska avg33%

Not ranked this year

Martin L. Olson School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2010	15.6	193 of 229	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.4	168 of 219	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	13.9	174 of 212	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alaska percentile	Rating
2010	15.6	107 of 136	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.5	84 of 138	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Alaska (2025-2026) ?

Science27%-11 vs state

English Language Arts17%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAR English Language Arts (2026)								STAR Mathematics (2026)								ASA Science (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics 9th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science 10th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martin L. Olson School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	40 Main St	Golovin	99762	Nome Census Area	Bering Strait School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 779-3021	39	5	7.8	48.7%	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)						< 40%		16.7						< 40%		< 20%		< 40%		27.3	$54,367	$8,602	$45,765
White Mountain School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	55 Main St	White Mountain	99784	Nome Census Area	Bering Strait School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 638-3021	66	9	7.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		< 40%				< 25%	< 40%	12.1		< 40%				< 25%	< 40%	12.1		< 25%		28.6	$41,831	$6,505	$35,326

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin L. Olson School

What is the racial makeup of Martin L. Olson School?

Students at Martin L. Olson School are 82% American Indian, 8% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Martin L. Olson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 39 students attended Martin L. Olson School.

What district is Martin L. Olson School in?

Bering Strait School District

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