Alpenglow Elementary vs Gruening Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpenglow Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Gruening Middle School
Eagle River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
| Measure | Alpenglow Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Gruening Middle School Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 159 | #7 of 31 |
| National rank | #15961 of 50,301 | #5798 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Eagle River | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpenglow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 58.5).
- •Alpenglow Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Alpenglow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Alpenglow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 19.6%).
- •Alpenglow Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 28.5).
- •Gruening Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 278.
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 Alpenglow Elementary better than Gruening Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpenglow Elementary ranks higher (63.2 vs 58.5 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 Alpenglow Elementary and Gruening Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpenglow Elementary: 278. Gruening Middle School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpenglow Elementary and Gruening Middle School rank in Alaska?
Alpenglow Elementary is 46th of 159 and Gruening Middle School is 7th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).