FOCUS Homeschool vs Hanshew Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FOCUS Homeschool
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
549 students
Hanshew Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | FOCUS Homeschool Anchorage, Alaska | Hanshew Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #21 of 31 |
| National rank | – | #11899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 549 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 68.6 | 34.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanshew Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •FOCUS Homeschool does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Hanshew Middle School does better on students per teacher (34.3 vs 68.6).
- •Hanshew Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 549.
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 FOCUS Homeschool better than Hanshew Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are FOCUS Homeschool and Hanshew Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FOCUS Homeschool: 549. Hanshew Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FOCUS Homeschool and Hanshew Middle School rank in Alaska?
FOCUS Homeschool is unranked and Hanshew Middle School is 21st of 31 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).