Wendler Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 422 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wendler Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Alaska middle schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly true for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, Native American, and Migrant students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who make up nearly 60% of the student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Gruening Middle School, Goldenview Middle School, and Mears Middle School have significantly higher academic performance and serve student populations with higher socioeconomic status and less racial/ethnic diversity.
The declining performance of Wendler Middle School over the past several years, from a 3-star rating to a 0-star rating, is concerning and suggests that the school may be facing challenges in effectively supporting its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes. Factors such as the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the school's relatively high student-to-teacher ratio may be contributing to these challenges. Targeted interventions and strategies will likely be needed to address the unique needs of Wendler's students and improve the overall educational outcomes at the school.
In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Wendler Middle School.
Anchorage School District
Wendler Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Alaska middle schools.
Students at Wendler Middle School are 19% White, 19% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 16% American Indian, 14% Asian, 11% Pacific Islander, 5% African American.
Students who attend Wendler Middle School usually go on to attend Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School