Mears Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 733 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 11th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mears Middle School has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 26th to 91st out of Alaska's middle schools.
Mears Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than some nearby schools like Goldenview Middle School and Gruening Middle School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska averages. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Native American and multi-racial students performing relatively better than Asian, Hispanic, and White students.
Mears Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 26th out of 138 middle schools in 2013-2014 to 61st out of 92 middle schools in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. This suggests a need for the school to address the factors contributing to this decline in performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (30.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its academic challenges, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.
Students who attend Mears Middle School usually go on to attend Dimond High School
Anchorage School District
Mears Middle School ranks 61st of 92 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Mears Middle School are 41% White, 21% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 10% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% African American.
In the 2022-23 school year, 733 students attended Mears Middle School.