Best Schools in 99508, AK
99508, AK has 25 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,875 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 99508 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99508, AK
The top high schools in 99508, 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. Bartlett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 1373 Students
3. Mclaughlin Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 65 Students
4. Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
5. Alaska Middle College School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 255 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 106 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99508, AK
The top middle schools in 99508, 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
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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 99508, AK
The top elementary schools in 99508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rogers Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
2. Winterberry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 253 Students
3. College Gate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
4. Russian Jack Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 252 Students
5. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
6. Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
7. Nunaka Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 205 Students
8. Ptarmigan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students
9. Wonder Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
10. Lake Otis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99508, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99508, AK has a total population of 34,419 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99508, 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 99508, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99508, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99508, 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 99508, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99508, AK
How many schools are in 99508, AK?
99508, AK has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,875 students in total.
How do schools in 99508 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 99508 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 99508 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99508?
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: 27%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations