Gruening Middle School vs Homestead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 921 m 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
Homestead Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
| Measure | Gruening Middle School Eagle River, Alaska | Homestead Elementary Eagle River, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 31 | #24 of 159 |
| National rank | #5798 of 15,369 | #12506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 797 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Eagle River | Eagle River |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 58.5).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Gruening Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 19.6%).
- •Homestead Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 28.5).
- •Gruening Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 255.
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 Homestead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead Elementary ranks higher (68.3 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 Gruening Middle School and Homestead Elementary?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Eagle River and Eagle River in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gruening Middle School: 797. Homestead Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gruening Middle School and Homestead Elementary rank in Alaska?
Gruening Middle School is 7th of 31 and Homestead Elementary is 24th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).