For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 194 students in 99686, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99686, AK are Valdez Home School and George H. Gilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99686 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 99686, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99686, AK Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valdez Home School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
George H. Gilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99686, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99686, AK include Valdez Home School and George H. Gilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99686?
2 public middle schools are located in 99686.
What is the racial composition of students in 99686?
99686 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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