Wendler Middle School vs Polaris K-12 School
Polaris K-12 School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 6.1/10. In math proficiency, Polaris K-12 School leads at 43.0%.
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.
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage, AK
6.1/10
Middle School7th – 8th
384 students
Polaris K-12 School
Anchorage, AK
6.7/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
497 students
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| Metric | Wendler Middle School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 8.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.1% | 26.2% |
| Environment Score | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| State Rank | #236 of 413 | #153 of 413 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Wendler Middle School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 43.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Wendler Middle School | Polaris K-12 School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 384 | 497 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.1% | 26.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 80%+ |
| District | Anchorage School District | Anchorage School District |
| City | Anchorage | Anchorage |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Anchorage (99508) | Anchorage (99507) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,751 | $107,347 |
| Median Home Value | $309,400 | $371,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,353 | $1,546 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.6% | 37.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 6.0% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 17 min |