Eben Hopson Middle School vs Fred Ipalook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 868 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eben Hopson Middle School
Utqiagvik · Public middle · Grades 6–8
214 students
Fred Ipalook Elementary
Utqiagvik · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Eben Hopson Middle School Utqiagvik, Alaska | Fred Ipalook Elementary Utqiagvik, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 31 | #118 of 159 |
| National rank | #12793 of 15,369 | #33833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 214 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 35% |
| city | Utqiagvik | Utqiagvik |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Ipalook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 25.3).
- •Fred Ipalook Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Fred Ipalook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Fred Ipalook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 43%).
- •Eben Hopson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •Fred Ipalook Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 214.
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 Eben Hopson Middle School better than Fred Ipalook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Ipalook Elementary ranks higher (37.2 vs 25.3 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 Eben Hopson Middle School and Fred Ipalook Elementary?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Utqiagvik and Utqiagvik in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eben Hopson Middle School: 214. Fred Ipalook Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eben Hopson Middle School and Fred Ipalook Elementary rank in Alaska?
Eben Hopson Middle School is 23rd of 31 and Fred Ipalook Elementary is 118th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).