Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School vs Mendenhall River Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
| Measure | Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School Juneau, Alaska | Mendenhall River Community School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 159 | #83 of 159 |
| National rank | #21733 of 50,301 | #24213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 290 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Juneau | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 51.4).
- •Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 27.2%).
- •Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Mendenhall River Community School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 290.
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 Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School better than Mendenhall River Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 51.4 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 Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School and Mendenhall River Community School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Juneau and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School: 290. Mendenhall River Community School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School and Mendenhall River Community School rank in Alaska?
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School is 72nd of 159 and Mendenhall River Community School is 83rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).