Houston Middle School vs Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle School
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students
| Measure | Houston Middle School Houston, Alaska | Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 31 | #38 of 159 |
| National rank | #12967 of 15,369 | #14411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 318 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Houston | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 24.4).
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 23.6).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 189.
- •Houston Middle School is a public school while Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Houston Middle School better than Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks higher (65.6 vs 24.4 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 Houston Middle School and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle School: 318. Midnight Sun Family Learning Center: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle School and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center rank in Alaska?
Houston Middle School is 24th of 31 and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 38th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).