Eagle Academy Charter School vs Gruening Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Eagle River · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
205 students
Gruening Middle School
Eagle River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
| Measure | Eagle Academy Charter School Eagle River, Alaska | Gruening Middle School Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 159 | #7 of 31 |
| National rank | #2603 of 50,301 | #5798 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 48% |
| city | Eagle River | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 58.5).
- •Eagle Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 48%).
- •Eagle Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Eagle Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 28.5).
- •Gruening Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 205.
- •Eagle Academy Charter School is a charter school while Gruening Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Eagle Academy Charter School better than Gruening Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Academy Charter School ranks higher (84.6 vs 58.5 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 Eagle Academy Charter School and Gruening Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Academy Charter School: 205. Gruening Middle School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Academy Charter School and Gruening Middle School rank in Alaska?
Eagle Academy Charter School is 3rd of 159 and Gruening Middle School is 7th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).