Best Schools in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Spenard, Anchorage, AK has 16 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,838 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Spenard don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
The top high schools in Spenard, 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. Dimond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
The top middle schools in Spenard, 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. Mears Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
The top elementary schools in Spenard, 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. Aquarian Charter School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 390 Students
3. Inlet View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
4. Turnagain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
5. Gladys Wood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 295 Students
6. Willow Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
7. Northwood Abc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
8. Lake Hood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
9. North Star Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
10. Anchorage Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spenard, Anchorage, AK has a total population of 11,378 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spenard, Anchorage, 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 Spenard, Anchorage, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spenard, Anchorage, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spenard, Anchorage, 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 Spenard, Anchorage, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spenard, Anchorage, AK
How many schools are in Spenard, Anchorage, AK?
Spenard, Anchorage, AK has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,838 students in total.
How do schools in Spenard perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Spenard score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Spenard don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spenard?
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%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations