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Floyd Dryden Middle School

3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd, Juneau, AK 99801Juneau Borough School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
407
Students
Total enrolled
$21,895
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
53% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
24% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 407 students in grades 06–08 in Juneau, Alaska.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,895 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Floyd Dryden Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Juneau, Alaska, serving grades 06–08 with 407 students. The district invests $21,895 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Floyd Dryden Middle School

407
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution210 male · 197 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 98 students
Student Composition
39%
10%
24%
13%
Asian7%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Multiracial24%
Native American13%
Pacific Islander5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 020021000129

Academic Outcomes at Floyd Dryden Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 99801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,895Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,895
State avg
$36,093
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,634
Student Support$4,160
Administration$2,627
Operations$3,284
Other$2,189
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,895 spent per student, an estimated $9,699 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
35%
State government
52.2%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,895/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyJuneau City and Borough
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (907)463-1850
NCES ID: 020021000129
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Juneau 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.

Location
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd, Juneau, AK 99801
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.