Mendenhall River Community School vs Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendenhall River Community School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Juneau · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
| Measure | Mendenhall River Community School Juneau, Alaska | Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 159 | #112 of 159 |
| National rank | #24213 of 50,301 | #31550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 308 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Juneau | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall River Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 40.6).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 31.1%).
- •Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.1).
- •Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 308.
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 Mendenhall River Community School better than Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall River Community School ranks higher (51.4 vs 40.6 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 Mendenhall River Community School and Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Juneau and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendenhall River Community School: 308. Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendenhall River Community School and Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School rank in Alaska?
Mendenhall River Community School is 83rd of 159 and Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School is 112th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).