Summary:
Zip code 99503 in Anchorage, Alaska, is served by a single middle school option — Romig Middle School, which enrolls roughly 1,138 students across grades 6 through 8 and consistently ranks in the top third of Alaska middle schools despite belonging to a mid-tier Anchorage School District.
Romig Middle School is the only middle school in this zip code, making it the clear focal point for local families. The school currently ranks 31st out of 90 Alaska middle schools for the 2025-2026 school year, earning 3 stars, after reaching a 4-star ranking the prior year. Academically, Romig outperforms both the district and state in every tested subject. In English Language Arts, 48.37% of students are proficient compared to 35.97% for the Anchorage School District and 32.89% statewide — a remarkable margin of more than 15 points. Math proficiency sits at 44.28%, which is over 12 points above the state average, while science proficiency reaches 45.89%, about 8 points above the state.
Looking closer at grade-level performance, 6th grade stands out as a particular strength in ELA, with 53.58% proficiency, while 7th grade ELA dips to 44.64% before recovering somewhat in 8th grade. The school's most vulnerable area is 8th grade math at 41.05% proficient, where Romig's advantage over the district narrows to just over 2 points. Romig also serves a notably diverse economic population, with roughly 39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.9. Year-over-year trends show science improving by 3.5 points and math slipping by 2.2 points, while ELA stayed essentially flat. For parents considering middle schools in the 99503 area, Romig offers a well-rounded, above-average academic environment with particular strength in literacy, though 8th grade math is an area worth monitoring.
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