Chugiak High School vs Mirror Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chugiak High School
Chugiak · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
Mirror Lake Middle School
Chugiak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Chugiak High School Chugiak, Alaska | Mirror Lake Middle School Chugiak, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 49 | #8 of 31 |
| National rank | #8323 of 16,910 | #6061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 928 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Chugiak | Chugiak |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mirror Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.2).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Chugiak High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 21.9%).
- •Chugiak High School does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.8).
- •Chugiak High School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 571.
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 High School better than Mirror Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mirror Lake Middle School ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.2 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 High School and Mirror Lake Middle School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Chugiak and Chugiak in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chugiak High School: 928. Mirror Lake Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chugiak High School and Mirror Lake Middle School rank in Alaska?
Chugiak High School is 17th of 49 and Mirror Lake Middle School is 8th of 31 among high schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).