Top Rankings
Anchorage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 12,961 students in Anchorage School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Alaska.
Public Middle Schools in Anchorage School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
95 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
43,363 Students
64,906 Students
# Teachers
2,422 Teachers
3,100 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anchorage School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 53 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.68
% American Indian
10%
29%
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
6%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
40%
47%
% Hawaiian
7%
2%
% Two or more races
16%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,139 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,511 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$743 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$803 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,139
$20,163
Spending / Student
$18,511
$21,240
Best Anchorage School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Family Partnership Correspondence School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4400 Business Park Blvd # B22
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Gr: K-12 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Girdwood School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 7-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Goldenview Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 348-8626
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 348-8626
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Frontier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Gr: K-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Gruening Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Anchorage Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Akchoice K-12 Learning
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Gr: K-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Mears Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Gr: 7-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Hanshew Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Gr: 7-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Wendler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Gr: 7-12
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