Blatchley Middle School vs Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blatchley Middle School
Sitka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
Sitka · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
275 students
| Measure | Blatchley Middle School Sitka, Alaska | Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Sitka, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 31 | #34 of 159 |
| National rank | #5608 of 15,369 | #13774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 241 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | Sitka | Sitka |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 59.4).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Blatchley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 36.7%).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is the larger school with 275 students compared with 241.
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 Blatchley Middle School better than Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 59.4 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 Blatchley Middle School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sitka and Sitka in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blatchley Middle School: 241. Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blatchley Middle School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary rank in Alaska?
Blatchley Middle School is 5th of 31 and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary is 34th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).