Mendenhall River Community School vs Thunder Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.5 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
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Juneau · Public middle · Grades 7–8
574 students
| Measure | Mendenhall River Community School Juneau, Alaska | Thunder Mountain Middle School Juneau, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 159 | #3 of 31 |
| National rank | #24213 of 50,301 | #4072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 308 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Juneau | Juneau |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 51.4).
- •Mendenhall River Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 24%).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
- •Thunder Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 574 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 Thunder Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Mountain Middle School ranks higher (66.7 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 Mendenhall River Community School and Thunder Mountain Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Juneau and Juneau in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendenhall River Community School: 308. Thunder Mountain Middle School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendenhall River Community School and Thunder Mountain Middle School rank in Alaska?
Mendenhall River Community School is 83rd of 159 and Thunder Mountain Middle School is 3rd of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).