Gruening Middle School serves 483 students in grades 6-8.
Gruening Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gruening Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gruening Middle School's student population of 483 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gruening Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gruening Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
4%
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gruening Middle School's ranking?
Gruening Middle School is ranked #139 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Gruening Middle School often compared to?
Gruening Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mirror Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Gruening Middle School?
483 students attend Gruening Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gruening Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gruening Middle School?
Gruening Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gruening Middle School offer ?
Gruening Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gruening Middle School part of?
Gruening Middle School is part of Anchorage School District.
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