Below Average
#366 of 412 schools in AK
White Mountain School
School · Bering Strait School District · White Mountain, AK
A Bering Strait School District school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 55, White Mountain, AK 99784
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at White Mountain School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Mountain School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,563
Median home value
$104,700
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99784; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Bering Strait School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevig Mission SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
| Gambell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 169 | Compare → |
| Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 234 | Compare → |
| Tukurngailnguq SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 244 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bering Strait School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $47,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Mountain School is listed in Bering Strait School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Mountain School
White Mountain School is a public school in White Mountain, AK, part of Bering Strait School District, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Mountain School
What grades does White Mountain School serve?
White Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend White Mountain School?
White Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Mountain School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Mountain School rank in AK?
White Mountain School ranks #366 of 412 schools in AK.
What is White Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at White Mountain School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Mountain School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White Mountain School a charter school?
No, White Mountain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Mountain School a Title I school?
No, White Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Mountain School?
97.2% of students at White Mountain School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nome Census Area
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (907) 638-3021
- Area population (ZIP 99784)
- 185
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99784; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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