Hanshew Middle School

10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hanshew Middle School serves 688 students in grades 7-8.
Hanshew Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hanshew Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Hanshew Middle School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
This chart display total students of Hanshew Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Hanshew Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Hanshew Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Hanshew Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Hanshew Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Hanshew Middle School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Hanshew Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hanshew Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
14%
22%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hanshew Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
13%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
35%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
18%
13%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hanshew Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.
Diversity Score
0.80
This chart display the diversity score of Hanshew Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hanshew Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Hanshew Middle School's ranking?
Hanshew Middle School is ranked #275 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Hanshew Middle School often compared to?
Hanshew Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldenview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Hanshew Middle School?
688 students attend Hanshew Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hanshew Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanshew Middle School?
Hanshew Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanshew Middle School offer ?
Hanshew Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanshew Middle School part of?
Hanshew Middle School is part of Anchorage School District.

School Reviews

Review Hanshew Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
The Link between Music and a Child’s Math Abilities
Learn about the influence of music on a child’s cognitive mathematical abilities.
August 04, 2023
Preparing for a Successful 'Back to School'
A one-stop guide for parents navigating the 'back to school' season, providing practical and effective strategies tailored to every grade level - from pre-K to high school.
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
July 25, 2023
The Evolving Role of Interim Assessments
Explore the often-overlooked tool in K-12 education - interim assessments. Understand what they are, their importance, and how they can enhance your child's learning experience. Dive into real-world case studies and find out how technology is changing the game. This informative, parent-friendly article aims to shed light on the value of these assessments in today's educational landscape.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 688 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links