Nicholas J. Begich Middle School vs Wendler Middle School
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School and Wendler Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.8 out of 10. Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is significantly larger with 874 students, about 2.3× the size of Wendler Middle School (384). In math proficiency, Wendler Middle School leads at 18.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Anchorage, AK
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
874 students
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage, AK
6.1/10
Middle School7th – 8th
384 students
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| Metric | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School | Wendler Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.3% | 72.1% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #276 of 413 | #236 of 413 |
| State Percentile | 33th | 43th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School | Wendler Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% | 18.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Anchorage (99504) | Anchorage (99508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,338 | $72,751 |
| Median Home Value | $309,200 | $309,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,529 | $1,353 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.6% | 27.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 18 min |