Hanshew Middle School vs Trailside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanshew Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
Trailside Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
364 students
| Measure | Hanshew Middle School Anchorage, Alaska | Trailside Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 31 | #21 of 159 |
| National rank | #11899 of 15,369 | #11133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 822 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 34.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 63% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 30.1).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 39.2%).
- •Trailside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 34.3).
- •Hanshew Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 364.
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 Hanshew Middle School better than Trailside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Trailside Elementary ranks higher (70.3 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 Hanshew Middle School and Trailside Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanshew Middle School: 822. Trailside Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanshew Middle School and Trailside Elementary rank in Alaska?
Hanshew Middle School is 21st of 31 and Trailside Elementary is 21st of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).