Lake Otis Elementary vs Wendler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 322 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Otis Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Lake Otis Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Wendler Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 159 | #28 of 31 |
| National rank | #44102 of 50,301 | #14129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Otis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 17.9).
- •Lake Otis Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 81.1%).
- •Lake Otis Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 21.5).
- •Wendler Middle School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 264.
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 Lake Otis Elementary better than Wendler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Otis Elementary ranks higher (21.2 vs 17.9 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 Lake Otis Elementary and Wendler Middle School?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Otis Elementary: 264. Wendler Middle School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Otis Elementary and Wendler Middle School rank in Alaska?
Lake Otis Elementary is 140th of 159 and Wendler Middle School is 28th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).