Bowman Elementary vs Hanshew Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
536 students
Hanshew Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Bowman Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Hanshew Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 159 | #21 of 31 |
| National rank | #17112 of 50,301 | #11899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 34.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 30.1).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 39.2%).
- •Bowman Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 34.3).
- •Hanshew Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 536.
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 Bowman Elementary better than Hanshew Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 30.1 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 Bowman Elementary and Hanshew Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Elementary: 536. Hanshew Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Elementary and Hanshew Middle School rank in Alaska?
Bowman Elementary is 52nd of 159 and Hanshew Middle School is 21st of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).