Anchorage STrEaM Academy vs Baxter Elementary
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.
Anchorage STrEaM Academy
Anchorage · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
183 students
Baxter Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
239 students
| Measure | Anchorage STrEaM Academy Anchorage, Alaska | Baxter Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 31 | #121 of 159 |
| National rank | #13705 of 15,369 | #34797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 183 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baxter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 20.4).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.3).
- •Baxter Elementary is the larger school with 239 students compared with 183.
- •Anchorage STrEaM Academy is a charter school while Baxter Elementary 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage STrEaM Academy better than Baxter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baxter Elementary ranks higher (35.7 vs 20.4 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 Anchorage STrEaM Academy and Baxter Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anchorage STrEaM Academy: 183. Baxter Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anchorage STrEaM Academy and Baxter Elementary rank in Alaska?
Anchorage STrEaM Academy is 26th of 31 and Baxter Elementary is 121st of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).