For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 140 students in 99686, AK.
The top ranked public middle school in 99686, AK is George H. Gilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 99686 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99686, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99686, AK Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
99686, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99686, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99686, AK include George H. Gilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99686?
1 public middle schools are located in 99686.
What is the racial composition of students in 99686?
99686 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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