Nicholas J. Begich Middle School vs Susitna Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.1 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
Susitna Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students
| Measure | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage, Alaska | Susitna Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 31 | #126 of 159 |
| National rank | #14862 of 15,369 | #38052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 830 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 37% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Susitna Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 12.4).
- •Susitna Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Susitna Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Susitna Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 76.5%).
- •Susitna Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.8).
- •Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 394.
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 Susitna Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Susitna Elementary ranks higher (30.8 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 Susitna Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School: 830. Susitna Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicholas J. Begich Middle School and Susitna Elementary rank in Alaska?
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 30th of 31 and Susitna Elementary is 126th of 159 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).