Very Good
#67 of 412 schools in AK
Top 16% in state
Goldenview Middle School
Middle School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
15800 Goldenview Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goldenview Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Goldenview Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,341
Median home value
$576,600
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Hanshew Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Focus HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 557 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #25 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goldenview Middle School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goldenview Middle School
Goldenview Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 668 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goldenview Middle School
What grades does Goldenview Middle School serve?
Goldenview Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Goldenview Middle School?
Goldenview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldenview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldenview Middle School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goldenview Middle School rank in AK?
Goldenview Middle School ranks #67 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Goldenview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goldenview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Goldenview Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goldenview Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Goldenview Middle School a charter school?
No, Goldenview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goldenview Middle School a Title I school?
No, Goldenview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goldenview Middle School?
14.5% of students at Goldenview Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (907) 348-8626
- Area population (ZIP 99516)
- 21,208
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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