Romig Middle School serves 753 students in grades 7-8.
Romig 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 top 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 44% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Romig Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Romig Middle School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Romig 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 Romig Middle School is 0.79, 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
#260 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
37%
47%
Hawaiian
8%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Romig Middle School's ranking?
Romig Middle School is ranked #260 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Romig Middle School?
753 students attend Romig Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Romig Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romig Middle School?
Romig Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Romig Middle School offer ?
Romig Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Romig Middle School part of?
Romig Middle School is part of Anchorage School District.
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