Clark Middle School vs William Tyson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 874 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
William Tyson Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
| Measure | Clark Middle School Anchorage, Alaska | William Tyson Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 31 | #159 of 159 |
| National rank | #15333 of 15,369 | #49892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 713 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 104.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Tyson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.0 vs 3.8).
- •William Tyson Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.8% vs 104.5%).
- •William Tyson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 26.4).
- •Clark Middle School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 353.
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 Clark Middle School better than William Tyson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William Tyson Elementary ranks higher (8.0 vs 3.8 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 Clark Middle School and William Tyson Elementary?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle School: 713. William Tyson Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle School and William Tyson Elementary rank in Alaska?
Clark Middle School is 31st of 31 and William Tyson Elementary is 159th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).