Anchorage STrEaM Academy

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Anchorage STrEaM Academy ranks 53 rd of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Anchorage STrEaM Academy is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Anchorage, Alaska, part of the Anchorage School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has fluctuated over the years but is predominantly White with significant percentages of Native American and students of two or more races.

Anchorage STrEaM Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly impressive in Science, where it has ranked in the top half of Alaska middle schools for the past few years, reaching as high as 30th out of 95 schools in 2021-2022. In English Language Arts, the school's performance is also above the district and state averages, while in Mathematics, it is on par with the district and state. The school has shown strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as female students and multi-racial students, who have ranked among the top performers in the state.

When compared to nearby schools in the Anchorage School District, Anchorage STrEaM Academy generally outperforms many of them in academic proficiency, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Anchorage STrEaM Academy had a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Science than Mirror Lake Middle School, Gruening Middle School, and other nearby schools. However, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 1.78% in 2022-2023, suggests that it may serve a more affluent student population compared to other schools in the district, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99504

(907) 742-9000

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,149

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.6%

Two or more races:

21.3%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anchorage STrEaM Academy ranks worse than 58.2% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Anchorage STrEaM Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Anchorage School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), two or more races (21.3%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anchorage STrEaM Academy is 14.9, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Anchorage School District! (See more...)

Compare Anchorage STrEaM Academy employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anchorage STrEaM Academy is $15,149. 5 middle schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anchorage STrEaM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage STrEaM Academy 53^rd of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Anchorage STrEaM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anchorage STrEaM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	15.32	89^th	99	10.1%
2021	45.20	46^th	84	45.2%
2022	59.05	30^th	95	68.4%
2023	45.50	51^st	92	44.6%
2024	43.66	53^rd	91	41.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	31.95	25^th	34	26.5%
2021	51.62	12^th	30	60.0%
2022	73.05	3^rd	28	89.3%
2023	49.15	14^th	31	54.8%
2024	66.09	6^th	31	80.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	20.51	56^th	64	12.5%
2021	53.71	16^th	43	62.8%
2022	78.87	5^th	43	88.4%
2023	56.85	22^nd	55	60.0%
2024	48.85	25^th	54	53.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	18.50	64^th	74	13.5%
2021	60.40	23^rd	57	59.6%
2022	72.50	14^th	66	78.8%
2023	66.99	20^th	66	69.7%
2024	57.45	26^th	69	62.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	17.88	63^rd	73	13.7%
2021	35.30	41^st	62	33.9%
2022	51.94	33^rd	68	51.5%
2023	34.45	50^th	72	30.6%
2024	31.45	48^th	72	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	7.89	70^th	72	2.8%
2021	37.66	40^th	58	31.0%
2022	58.86	26^th	69	62.3%
2023	57.38	31^st	75	58.7%
2024	32.37	53^rd	74	28.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Anchorage STrEaM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	47	3	4	5	3	0	11	73
2018	72	2	5	8	3	0	19	109
2019	81	3	8	15	7	1	34	149
2020	82	8	3	10	11	3	31	148
2021	87	5	4	11	15	3	29	154
2022	100	4	2	13	16	1	35	171
2023	94	6	2	16	14	1	36	169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anchorage STrEaM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	73	5.4	13.5	4.1
2018	109	9.1	11.9	2.8
2019	149	9.0	16.4	21.5
2020	148	10.0	14.8	2
2021	154	11.0	13.9	n/a
2022	171	10.0	17.1	n/a
2023	169	11.3	14.9	1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anchorage STrEaM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	73	5.4	13.5	4.1
2018	109	9.1	11.9	2.8
2019	149	9.0	16.4	21.5
2020	148	10.0	14.8	2
2021	154	11.0	13.9	n/a
2022	171	10.0	17.1	n/a
2023	169	11.3	14.9	1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anchorage STrEaM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$399 (2.6%)	$14,750 (97.4%)	$15,149

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anchorage STrEaM Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 89^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 51^st of 92 Middle schools	34.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Anchorage STrEaM Academy)	32.7	50	17.4%
8th Grade Science (Anchorage School District)	45.2	37.3	8%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (Anchorage STrEaM Academy)	32.7	50	17.4%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	169	13.4%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	7	14	100%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	15	16	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	81	94	16%
Two or More Races	34	36	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.5%	1.8%	19.7%

Schools Near Anchorage STrEaM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)				STAR Mathematics (2024)				ASA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anchorage STrEaM Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	7801 E 32nd Ave	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 742-9000	169	11	14.9	1.8%	94 (55.6%)	6 (3.6%)	16 (9.5%)	2 (1.2%)	14 (8.3%)	1 (0.6%)	36 (21.3%)	43.7	53^rd of 91 public middle schools	41.8%		45.5	51^st of 92 public middle schools	44.6%	2	43.4	31.3	37.9	37.7	41.8	34.7	32.7	36.5	44.8	44.8	$15,149	$399	$14,750
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School	Public	6-8	7440 Creekside Center Dr	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-0500	882	49	18.0	77.6%	165 (18.7%)	66 (7.5%)	129 (14.6%)	142 (16.1%)	99 (11.2%)	111 (12.6%)	170 (19.3%)	9	85^th of 91 public middle schools	6.6%		7.3	86^th of 92 public middle schools	6.5%	1	16.0	16.0	20.4	17.5	14.4	15.5	19.6	16.5	21.6	21.6	$15,692	$1,941	$13,750
Clark Middle School	Public	6-8	150 South Bragaw St	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-4700	835	42	20.0	100.0%	74 (8.9%)	77 (9.2%)	97 (11.6%)	144 (17.2%)	116 (13.9%)	176 (21.1%)	151 (18.1%)	4.2	90^th of 91 public middle schools	1.1%		3.1	91^st of 92 public middle schools	1.1%	1	15.1	12.2	10.6	12.7	9.1	8.9	11.5	9.9	9.9	9.9	$15,430	$2,067	$13,363
Wendler Middle School	Public	7-8	2905 Lake Otis rkwy	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-7300	422	26	15.9	60.0%	82 (19.4%)	20 (4.7%)	67 (15.9%)	57 (13.5%)	66 (15.6%)	48 (11.4%)	82 (19.4%)	12.1	83^rd of 91 public middle schools	8.8%		11.5	85^th of 92 public middle schools	7.6%	2		19.1	23.1	21.0		16.8	23.0	19.8	19.6	19.6	$16,381	$1,999	$14,381
Central Middle School of Science	Public, Magnet	7-8	1405 E St	Anchorage	99501	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(907) 742-5100	371	21	17.3	80.1%	69 (18.6%)	43 (11.6%)	64 (17.3%)	34 (9.2%)	56 (15.1%)	56 (15.1%)	49 (13.2%)	11.8	84^th of 91 public middle schools	7.7%		12.1	84^th of 92 public middle schools	8.7%			18.9	22.7	20.8		17.4	19.8	18.6	22.0	22.0	$16,253	$1,191	$15,062
Hanshew Middle School	Public	7-8	10121 Lake Otis Pkwy	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 349-1561	691	27	25.1	42.3%	251 (36.3%)	28 (4.1%)	80 (11.6%)	77 (11.1%)	100 (14.5%)	41 (5.9%)	114 (16.5%)	18.9	78^th of 91 public middle schools	14.3%		15.1	82^nd of 92 public middle schools	10.9%	4		18.8	25.4	22.1		22.9	31.0	27.0	28.6	28.6	$15,169	$1,061	$14,108
Romig Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	2500 Minnesota Dr	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-5200	720	40	18.0	37.4%	270 (37.5%)	24 (3.3%)	110 (15.3%)	79 (11.0%)	67 (9.3%)	56 (7.8%)	114 (15.8%)	57.5	39^th of 91 public middle schools	57.1%		58.1	40^th of 92 public middle schools	56.5%	1		41.1	43.2	42.0		47.9	45.5	46.8	42.0	42.0	$14,184	$907	$13,276
Mears Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	2700 W 100th	Anchorage	99515	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-6400	733	37	19.8	30.2%	302 (41.2%)	21 (2.9%)	70 (9.5%)	73 (10.0%)	76 (10.4%)	35 (4.8%)	156 (21.3%)	32.2	64^th of 91 public middle schools	29.7%		33.3	61^st of 92 public middle schools	33.7%	3		27.6	32.3	30.0		35.4	32.6	34.0	35.8	35.8	$14,007	$925	$13,081
Goldenview Middle School	Public	7-8	15800 Goldenview Dr	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 348-8626	626	32	19.4	15.5%	387 (61.8%)	10 (1.6%)	68 (10.9%)	39 (6.2%)	35 (5.6%)	12 (1.9%)	75 (12.0%)	69.1	27^th of 91 public middle schools	70.3%		65.3	27^th of 92 public middle schools	70.7%			52.4	46.2	49.7		61.0	51.4	56.9	34.1	34.1	$14,294	$901	$13,393
Gruening Middle School	Public	6-8	9601 Lee St	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3600	589	30	19.5	17.1%	372 (63.2%)	21 (3.6%)	79 (13.4%)	14 (2.4%)	19 (3.2%)	11 (1.9%)	73 (12.4%)	56.8	41^st of 91 public middle schools	54.9%		52.8	45^th of 92 public middle schools	51.1%	4		37.0	35.3	36.2		54.6	49.1	51.9	44.3	44.3	$14,394	$995	$13,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Anchorage STrEaM Academy

How many students attend Anchorage STrEaM Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Anchorage STrEaM Academy.

Is Anchorage STrEaM Academy a good school?

Anchorage STrEaM Academy ranks 53^rd of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Anchorage STrEaM Academy in?

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What is the racial makeup of Anchorage STrEaM Academy?

Students at Anchorage STrEaM Academy are 56% White, 21% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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