Hanshew Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 691 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. However, Hanshew Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Alaska middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.
Hanshew Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 22.07% of students proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts and 26.98% proficient or better in STAR/Mathematics, compared to the Anchorage School District averages of 35.51% and 35.52%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like Goldenview Middle School and Gruening Middle School, may contribute to the academic challenges. Additionally, Hanshew Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 42.26%, which is higher than some of the nearby schools.
The school's declining statewide ranking, from 45th out of 138 Alaska middle schools in 2013-2014 to 78th out of 91 in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Anchorage School District, Hanshew Middle School generally underperforms, with Goldenview Middle School and Gruening Middle School both having significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. To address these challenges, Hanshew Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions, focus on supporting underperforming subgroups, and explore best practices from higher-performing schools within the district.
Anchorage School District
Hanshew Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Alaska middle schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended Hanshew Middle School.
Students at Hanshew Middle School are 36% White, 16% Two or more races, 14% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% African American.
Students who attend Hanshew Middle School usually go on to attend Service High School