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Hanshew Middle School

10121 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99507Anchorage School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
691
Students
Total enrolled
$18,698
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 30% vs nat'l
25.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 64% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 691 students in grades 07–08 in Anchorage, Alaska.
30% above average funding
District spends $18,698 per pupil, 30% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hanshew Middle School is a large middle in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades 07–08 with 691 students. The district invests $18,698 per student — 30% above the national average of $14,347, with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hanshew Middle School

691
Total Students
25.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution350 male · 341 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 292 students
Student Composition
11%
36%
12%
16%
14%
Asian11%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black4%
Multiracial16%
Native American14%
Pacific Islander6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020018000534

Academic Outcomes at Hanshew Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,698Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,698
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,227
Student Support$3,553
Administration$2,244
Operations$2,805
Other$1,870
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,698 spent per student, an estimated $8,283 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
28%
State government
54.1%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,698/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Northern Lights ABC K-8 SchoolBowman ElementarySand Lake ElementaryAurora Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Nicholas J. Begich Middle SchoolClark Middle SchoolMears Middle SchoolRomig Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
West High SchoolBettye Davis East Anchorage High SchoolService High SchoolDimond High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyAnchorage Municipality
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnchorage School District →
Phone: (907)349-1561
NCES ID: 020018000534
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Anchorage seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.