Mertarvik School

About Mertarvik School

Mertarvik School is a K-12 public school located in the remote village of Newtok, Alaska. It is the only school in the village and serves a population of approximately 500 students. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn and grow.
Mertarvik School offers a comprehensive curriculum, including classes in English, math, science, social studies, physical education, and art. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
The school is committed to providing a quality education for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. The school works hard to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to reach their full potential. In addition, the school has a dedicated staff that is committed to helping students succeed.
Mertarvik School is an important part of the Newtok community. It provides a safe and supportive learning environment for students and helps to foster a sense of community and pride.

Address:	112 Village Rd Bethel, AK 99559
Phone:	(907) 237-2505
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	35 students

Overview Mertarvik School

Mertarvik School serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Mertarvik School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Verdict on Mertarvik School

Mertarvik School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.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.