Wendler Middle School vs Whaley School
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.
Wendler Middle School
Anchorage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
Whaley School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
298 students
| Measure | Wendler Middle School Anchorage, Alaska | Whaley School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #28 of 31 | – |
| National rank | #14129 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 602 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 2.5% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendler Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Wendler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Whaley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 72.6%).
- •Whaley School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 21.5).
- •Wendler Middle School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 298.
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 Wendler Middle School better than Whaley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Wendler Middle School and Whaley School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wendler Middle School: 602. Whaley School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wendler Middle School and Whaley School rank in Alaska?
Wendler Middle School is 28th of 31 and Whaley School is unranked among middle schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).