Mears Middle School serves 779 students in grades 7-8.
Mears Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mears Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mears Middle School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mears 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 Mears Middle School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
40%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
3%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Mears Middle School's ranking?
Mears Middle School is ranked #221 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mears Middle School often compared to?
Mears 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Mears Middle School?
779 students attend Mears Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mears Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mears Middle School?
Mears Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mears Middle School offer ?
Mears Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mears Middle School part of?
Mears Middle School is part of Anchorage School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
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