Airport Heights Elementary vs Wendler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport Heights Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Airport Heights Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Wendler Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 159 | #28 of 31 |
| National rank | #46457 of 50,301 | #14129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.6% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 17.9).
- •Airport Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 104.6%).
- •Airport Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.5).
- •Wendler Middle School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airport Heights Elementary better than Wendler Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Airport Heights Elementary and Wendler Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport Heights Elementary: 240. Wendler Middle School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport Heights Elementary and Wendler Middle School rank in Alaska?
Airport Heights Elementary is 147th of 159 and Wendler Middle School is 28th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).