Central Middle School of Science vs Frontier Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School of Science
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Frontier Charter School
Anchorage · Charter other · Grades K–12
689 students
| Measure | Central Middle School of Science Anchorage, Alaska | Frontier Charter School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #29 of 31 | – |
| National rank | #14415 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 545 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 229.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Charter School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Frontier Charter School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Central Middle School of Science does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 229.7).
- •Frontier Charter School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 545.
- •Central Middle School of Science is a public school while Frontier Charter School is a charter 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 Central Middle School of Science better than Frontier Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Middle School of Science and Frontier Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School of Science: 545. Frontier Charter School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School of Science and Frontier Charter School rank in Alaska?
Central Middle School of Science is 29th of 31 and Frontier Charter School is unranked among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).