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Nome Public Schools School District

School District · Nome, Alaska

Students: 710
Teachers (FTE): 45

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

710

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

How this district compares

Alaska rank

#21 of 41

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Alaska avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,174

$514 vs Alaska median

District size

710 students

Typical than Alaska median

The short answer

Nome Public Schools ranks #21 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Nome Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nome Elementary (7.3/10), Anvil City Science Academy (6.5/10), and Nome-Beltz Middle/high (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Nome Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Nome Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Nome Public Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Nome Elementary7.3 / 10
2Anvil City Science Academy6.5 / 10
3Nome-Beltz Middle/high5.8 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Nome Public Schools

Nome Public Schools is a Nome, Alaska school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 710 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $25,174 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Nome Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nome Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Nome Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Nome Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency36.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Nome Public Schools with test data.

Schools in Nome Public Schools

4 schools

District Details

State
Alaska
City
Nome
Total Enrollment
710
Teachers (FTE)
45
District spending per student
$25,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nome Public Schools?

Nome Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Nome Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Nome Public Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Nome Public Schools?

Nome Public Schools's district-level spending was $25,174 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Nome Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Nome Public Schools is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Nome Public Schools?

Nome Elementary is the highest-rated school in Nome Public Schools with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Nome Public Schools?

Across schools in Nome Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Nome Public Schools compare to other districts in Alaska?

Nome Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
36.1%
ELA Proficiency
38.0%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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