Chinook Elementary vs Mears Middle 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.
Chinook Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
Mears Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
| Measure | Chinook Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Mears Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #122 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #35559 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | – |
| Enrollment | 365 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chinook Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Mears Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
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 Chinook Elementary better than Mears 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 Chinook Elementary and Mears Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
How do Chinook Elementary and Mears Middle School rank in Alaska?
Chinook Elementary is 122nd of 159 and Mears Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).