Chugiak Elementary vs Mirror Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chugiak Elementary
Chugiak · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
439 students
Mirror Lake Middle School
Chugiak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Chugiak Elementary Chugiak, Alaska | Mirror Lake Middle School Chugiak, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 159 | #8 of 31 |
| National rank | #18033 of 50,301 | #6061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Chugiak | Chugiak |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chugiak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 57.3).
- •Chugiak Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Chugiak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 21.9%).
- •Chugiak Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.8).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 439.
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 Chugiak Elementary better than Mirror Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chugiak Elementary ranks higher (60.2 vs 57.3 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 Chugiak Elementary and Mirror Lake Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Chugiak and Chugiak in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chugiak Elementary: 439. Mirror Lake Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chugiak Elementary and Mirror Lake Middle School rank in Alaska?
Chugiak Elementary is 59th of 159 and Mirror Lake Middle School is 8th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).