Gruening Middle School is a public middle school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 589. It is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in Alaska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gruening Middle School consistently outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in academic assessments, with 44.28% of students proficient or better in ASA/Science for all grades, compared to 38.66% for the district and 36.94% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to some nearby schools. However, Gruening's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined in recent years, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 3-star rating, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its high level of performance.
When compared to nearby middle schools in the Anchorage School District, Gruening Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic assessments and student group performance. For example, Goldenview Middle School has also demonstrated strong academic results and may be worth further investigation to identify best practices that could be replicated at Gruening. Additionally, Gruening Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 17.15% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting the school may have a lower proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some of the other nearby schools.
Students at Gruening Middle School are 63% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Gruening Middle School.
Gruening Middle School ranks 41st of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Gruening Middle School usually go on to attend Eagle River High School