Meadow Lakes Elementary vs Mendenhall River Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 906 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
| Measure | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Mendenhall River Community School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 159 | #83 of 159 |
| National rank | #37162 of 50,301 | #24213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Wasilla | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall River Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 32.1).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 65.9%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.1).
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 Meadow Lakes Elementary better than Mendenhall River Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall River Community School ranks higher (51.4 vs 32.1 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 Meadow Lakes Elementary and Mendenhall River Community School?
About 906 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Mendenhall River Community School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Lakes Elementary and Mendenhall River Community School rank in Alaska?
Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 and Mendenhall River Community School is 83rd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).