Alaska Native Cultural Charter School vs Hanshew 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.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Anchorage · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
357 students
Hanshew Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Anchorage, Alaska | Hanshew Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 159 | #21 of 31 |
| National rank | #44498 of 50,301 | #11899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 34.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanshew Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 20.5).
- •Alaska Native Cultural Charter School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Hanshew Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Hanshew Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 85.2%).
- •Alaska Native Cultural Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 34.3).
- •Hanshew Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 357.
- •Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is a charter school while Hanshew Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alaska Native Cultural Charter School better than Hanshew Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanshew Middle School ranks higher (30.1 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and Hanshew Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School: 357. Hanshew Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alaska Native Cultural Charter School and Hanshew Middle School rank in Alaska?
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School is 143rd of 159 and Hanshew Middle School is 21st of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).