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Best 99508 Alaska Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,805 students in 99508, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK are Mclaughlin Secondary School, Winterberry School and Wendler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99508, AK Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Wendler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 99508 Alaska

99508, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Career Education High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Gr: 12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Anchorage Outreachprivate High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichols St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Booth Memorial Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichol St. #8
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Charter North Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
North Star Hostital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1650 So. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Providence Heights (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2900 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK include Mclaughlin Secondary School, Winterberry School and Wendler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99508?
5 public middle schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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