For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 344 students in Big Lake, AK.
The top ranked public middle school in Big Lake, AK is Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, AK public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Lake, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Big Lake, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Big Lake, AK include Houston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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