Wasilla Middle School vs Wendler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alaska, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | Wasilla Middle School Wasilla, Alaska | Wendler Middle School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 31 | #28 of 31 |
| National rank | #12212 of 15,369 | #14129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 584 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Wasilla | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasilla Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 17.9).
- •Wasilla Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Wasilla Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Wasilla Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 72.6%).
- •Wasilla Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.5).
- •Wendler Middle School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 584.
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 Wasilla Middle School better than Wendler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wasilla Middle School ranks higher (28.5 vs 17.9 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 Wasilla Middle School and Wendler Middle School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wasilla Middle School: 584. Wendler Middle School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wasilla Middle School and Wendler Middle School rank in Alaska?
Wasilla Middle School is 22nd of 31 and Wendler Middle School is 28th of 31 among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).