Creekside Park Elementary vs Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 913 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Park Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
| Measure | Creekside Park Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 159 | #30 of 31 |
| National rank | #43324 of 50,301 | #14862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 14% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 12.4).
- •Creekside Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 14%).
- •Creekside Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 84%).
- •Creekside Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.8).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 399.
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 Creekside Park Elementary better than Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Park Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 12.4 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 Creekside Park Elementary and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Park Elementary: 399. Nicholas J. Begich Middle School: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Park Elementary and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School rank in Alaska?
Creekside Park Elementary is 137th of 159 and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 30th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).