Nicholas J. Begich Middle School vs Ptarmigan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
Ptarmigan Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
| Measure | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage, Alaska | Ptarmigan Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 31 | #146 of 159 |
| National rank | #14862 of 15,369 | #45676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 830 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 27% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ptarmigan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 12.4).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 83.2%).
- •Ptarmigan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.8).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 392.
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 Nicholas J. Begich Middle School better than Ptarmigan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ptarmigan Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 12.4 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 Nicholas J. Begich Middle School and Ptarmigan Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School: 830. Ptarmigan Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicholas J. Begich Middle School and Ptarmigan Elementary rank in Alaska?
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 30th of 31 and Ptarmigan Elementary is 146th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).