Below Average
#342 of 412 schools in AK
Wendler Middle School
Middle School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2905 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wendler Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wendler 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$72,751
Median home value
$309,400
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99508; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Frontier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Central Middle School of ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #74 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
Wendler Middle School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wendler Middle School
Wendler Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wendler Middle School
What grades does Wendler Middle School serve?
Wendler Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Wendler Middle School?
Wendler Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendler Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wendler Middle School rank in AK?
Wendler Middle School ranks #342 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Wendler Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wendler Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Wendler Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wendler Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wendler Middle School a charter school?
No, Wendler Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wendler Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wendler Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wendler Middle School?
72.1% of students at Wendler 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
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (907) 742-7300
- Area population (ZIP 99508)
- 36,660
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 99508; 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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