Best Schools in 99501, AK
99501, AK has 16 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,143 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 99501 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99501, AK
The top high schools in 99501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1763 Students
2. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99501, AK
The top middle schools in 99501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Romig Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Central Middle School Of Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
3. Wendler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
4. Clark Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99501, AK
The top elementary schools in 99501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chugach Optional Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
2. Inlet View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
3. Orion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
4. Government Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 450 Students
5. Denali Montessori Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
6. Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 384 Students
7. North Star Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
8. William Tyson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
9. Airport Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99501, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99501, AK has a total population of 18,801 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99501, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 99501, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99501, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99501, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 99501, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99501, AK
How many schools are in 99501, AK?
99501, AK has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,143 students in total.
How do schools in 99501 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 99501 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 99501 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99501?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations