Gruening Middle School vs Hanshew Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gruening Middle School
Eagle River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Hanshew Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Gruening Middle School Eagle River, Alaska | Hanshew Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 31 | #21 of 31 |
| National rank | #5798 of 15,369 | #11899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 34.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| city | Eagle River | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gruening Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 30.1).
- •Gruening Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Gruening Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Gruening Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 39.2%).
- •Gruening Middle School does better on students per teacher (28.5 vs 34.3).
- •Hanshew Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 797.
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 Gruening Middle School better than Hanshew Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gruening Middle School ranks higher (58.5 vs 30.1 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 Gruening Middle School and Hanshew Middle School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gruening Middle School: 797. Hanshew Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gruening Middle School and Hanshew Middle School rank in Alaska?
Gruening Middle School is 7th of 31 and Hanshew Middle School is 21st of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).