- Nelson Island Area School reported a higher students per counselor than Mertarvik Pioneer School (1572.7:1 vs. 318.2:1).
- Nelson Island Area School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mertarvik Pioneer School (79 vs. 25).
- Nelson Island Area School reported a higher graduating cohort than Mertarvik Pioneer School (21 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Nelson Island Area School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mertarvik Pioneer School (79 vs. 25).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Nelson Island Area School reported a higher graduating cohort than Mertarvik Pioneer School (21 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Nelson Island Area School reported a higher students per counselor than Mertarvik Pioneer School (1572.7:1 vs. 318.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Nelson Island Area School
$41,996.98
Mertarvik Pioneer School
$41,996.98
Local revenue share
Nelson Island Area School
2.9%
Mertarvik Pioneer School
2.9%
State revenue share
Nelson Island Area School
59.9%
Mertarvik Pioneer School
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Nelson Island Area School
37.1%
Mertarvik Pioneer School
37.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Nelson Island Area School
65.4%
Mertarvik Pioneer School
65.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Bethel Census Area
$70,616
Bethel Census Area
$70,616
Poverty rate
Bethel Census Area
24%
Bethel Census Area
24%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel Census Area
10.4%
Bethel Census Area
10.4%
Unemployment rate
Bethel Census Area
10.8%
Bethel Census Area
10.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.