Summary
Wendler Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 384 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Wendler Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alaska middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 72-88 out of 84-99 schools and a 0-1 star rating.
Wendler Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, as the school consistently underperforms compared to the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Wendler's proficiency rates were 21.27% in English Language Arts, 20.94% in Math, and 17.79% in Science, compared to the district's 35.6%, 35.34%, and 39.69%, respectively, and the state's 32.69%, 32.18%, and 37.87%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Alaska middle schools for most subgroups.
When comparing Wendler Middle School to nearby middle schools in the Anchorage School District, such as Gruening Middle School, Goldenview Middle School, and Romig Middle School, it is clear that Wendler is underperforming. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic proficiency rates, higher state rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that Wendler Middle School may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed.
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