Anchorage STrEaM Academy vs Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 1.8 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
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
| Measure | Anchorage STrEaM Academy Anchorage, Alaska | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 31 | #30 of 31 |
| National rank | #13705 of 15,369 | #14862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 183 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anchorage STrEaM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 12.4).
- •Anchorage STrEaM Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Anchorage STrEaM Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Anchorage STrEaM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.8).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 183.
- •Anchorage STrEaM Academy is a charter school while Nicholas J. Begich 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 Anchorage STrEaM Academy better than Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Anchorage STrEaM Academy ranks higher (20.4 vs 12.4 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 Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anchorage STrEaM Academy: 183. Nicholas J. Begich Middle School: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anchorage STrEaM Academy and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School rank in Alaska?
Anchorage STrEaM Academy is 26th of 31 and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 30th of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).