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Wendler Middle School vs. Goldenview Middle School

Should you attend Wendler Middle School or Goldenview Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Wendler Middle School
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Goldenview Middle School
15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Goldenview Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades 7-8, Wendler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 668 students in grades 7-8, Goldenview Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
384 students
668 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wendler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goldenview Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wendler Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goldenview Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wendler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goldenview Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wendler Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goldenview Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#325 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
#86 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wendler Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Goldenview Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in AK)
53%
(Top 10% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wendler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldenview Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wendler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldenview Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchorage School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wendler Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Goldenview Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
193
370
Grade 8 Students
191
298

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
19%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wendler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goldenview Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchorage School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.85
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wendler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goldenview Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wendler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goldenview Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
(18-19 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wendler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goldenview Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchorage School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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