Auke Bay Elementary vs Thunder Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auke Bay Elementary
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Juneau · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
| Measure | Auke Bay Elementary Juneau, Alaska | Thunder Mountain Middle School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 159 | #3 of 31 |
| National rank | #11053 of 50,301 | #4072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 353 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Juneau | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auke Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 66.7).
- •Auke Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 24%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.6).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 353.
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 Auke Bay Elementary better than Thunder Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Auke Bay Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.7 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 Auke Bay Elementary and Thunder Mountain Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Juneau and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auke Bay Elementary: 353. Thunder Mountain Middle School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auke Bay Elementary and Thunder Mountain Middle School rank in Alaska?
Auke Bay Elementary is 20th of 159 and Thunder Mountain Middle School is 3rd of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).