American Charter Academy vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Charter Academy
Wasilla · Charter other · Grades K–12
193 students
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | American Charter Academy Wasilla, Alaska | Houston Middle School Houston, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #24 of 31 |
| National rank | – | #12967 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 193 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 20% |
| city | Wasilla | Houston |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 20%).
- •American Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 28%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 193.
- •American Charter Academy is a charter school while Houston 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 American Charter Academy better than Houston 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 American Charter Academy and Houston Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Houston in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Charter Academy: 193. Houston Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Charter Academy and Houston Middle School rank in Alaska?
American Charter Academy is unranked and Houston Middle School is 24th of 31 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).