Chester Valley Elementary vs Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 443 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Valley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
191 students
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
| Measure | Chester Valley Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 159 | #30 of 31 |
| National rank | #48926 of 50,301 | #14862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 191 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 14% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Chester Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.8).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 191.
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 Chester Valley Elementary better than Nicholas J. Begich Middle 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 Chester Valley Elementary and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Valley Elementary: 191. Nicholas J. Begich Middle School: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Valley Elementary and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School rank in Alaska?
Chester Valley Elementary is 154th of 159 and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 30th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).