Delta Junction Elementary vs Mendenhall River Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 863 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delta Junction Elementary
Delta Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
| Measure | Delta Junction Elementary Delta Junction, Alaska | Mendenhall River Community School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 159 | #83 of 159 |
| National rank | #12997 of 50,301 | #24213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 306 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Delta Junction | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delta Junction Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 51.4).
- •Delta Junction Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Delta Junction Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 37.6%).
- •Delta Junction Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.1).
- •Mendenhall River Community School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 306.
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 Delta Junction Elementary better than Mendenhall River Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Delta Junction Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 51.4 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 Delta Junction Elementary and Mendenhall River Community School?
About 863 km in a straight line, between Delta Junction and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delta Junction Elementary: 306. Mendenhall River Community School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delta Junction Elementary and Mendenhall River Community School rank in Alaska?
Delta Junction Elementary is 29th of 159 and Mendenhall River Community School is 83rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).