Top 3 Best 99504 Alaska Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,081 students in 99504, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99504, AK are Highland Academy Charter, Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99504 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 99504, AK have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99504, AK Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99504, AK?
How many public middle schools are located in 99504?
3 public middle schools are located in 99504.
What is the racial composition of students in 99504?
99504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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