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#167 of 412 schools in AK
Top 40% in state
Gruening Middle School
Middle School · Anchorage School District · Eagle River, AK
An Anchorage School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9601 Lee St, Eagle River, AK 99577
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gruening Middle School score 36% 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 15 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gruening 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,011
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99577; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Akchoice K-12 LearningEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
| Anchorage Stream AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 179 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #42 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
Gruening Middle School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gruening Middle School
Gruening Middle School is a public middle school in Eagle River, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gruening Middle School
What grades does Gruening Middle School serve?
Gruening Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gruening Middle School?
Gruening Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gruening Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gruening Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gruening Middle School rank in AK?
Gruening Middle School ranks #167 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Gruening Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gruening Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gruening Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gruening Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gruening Middle School a charter school?
No, Gruening Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gruening Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gruening Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gruening Middle School?
15.3% of students at Gruening 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (907) 742-3600
- Area population (ZIP 99577)
- 27,917
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 99577; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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