Mirror Lake Middle School vs Wasilla Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Chugiak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Mirror Lake Middle School Chugiak, Alaska | Wasilla Middle School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 31 | #22 of 31 |
| National rank | #6061 of 15,369 | #12212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 571 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 22% |
| city | Chugiak | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mirror Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 28.5).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 48.6%).
- •Wasilla Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.8).
- •Wasilla Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 571.
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 Mirror Lake Middle School better than Wasilla Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mirror Lake Middle School ranks higher (57.3 vs 28.5 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 Mirror Lake Middle School and Wasilla Middle School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Chugiak and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mirror Lake Middle School: 571. Wasilla Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mirror Lake Middle School and Wasilla Middle School rank in Alaska?
Mirror Lake Middle School is 8th of 31 and Wasilla Middle School is 22nd of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).