Is Goldenview Middle School a good school?

Goldenview Middle School ranks 27 th of 91 Alaska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Goldenview Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended Goldenview Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Goldenview Middle School?

Students at Goldenview Middle School are 62% White, 12% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Goldenview Middle School attend?

Students who attend Goldenview Middle School usually go on to attend South Anchorage High School

Goldenview Middle School

Summary:

Goldenview Middle School is a public middle school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 626 students in grades 7-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 30 middle schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic outcomes that exceed district and state averages.

Goldenview Middle School's academic excellence is evident across multiple measures. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (49.74%) and Mathematics (56.85%) were significantly higher than the Anchorage School District (35.51% and 35.52%, respectively) and the state of Alaska (31.5% and 31.11%, respectively). The school also performs well on the Alaska Science Assessment, with 34.09% of students proficient or better, compared to 38.66% for the district and 36.94% for the state. Goldenview's success extends to various student subgroups, including Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Multi-racial, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, with the school ranking among the top 10 or 15 middle schools in Alaska for these populations.

In addition to its academic achievements, Goldenview Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than nearby Gruening Middle School. Goldenview's student-teacher ratio of 19.4 is also lower than Gruening's 19.5, suggesting the school may be effectively allocating resources to support student learning and well-being. Goldenview's consistent performance, equitable outcomes, and diverse student body make it a standout middle school within the Anchorage School District.

Detail:

Public 7-8

15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516-4924

(907) 348-8626

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,294

Students who attend Goldenview Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Anchorage High School

Feeder schools for Goldenview Middle School:

Elementary:	Bear Valley Elementary
	Huffman Elementary
	Klatt Elementary
	Ocean View Elementary
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	Rabbit Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 668

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goldenview Middle School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks first among 11 ranked middle schools in the Anchorage School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), two or more races (11.7%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goldenview Middle School is 19.7. 9 middle schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Goldenview Middle School employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goldenview Middle School is $14,294. 7 middle schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goldenview Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Goldenview Middle School 27^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Goldenview Middle School in the ranking list.)

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

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Rank History for all students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2018	79.69	13^th	96	86.5%
2019	75.84	18^th	99	81.8%
2021	71.81	16^th	84	81.0%
2022	62.13	25^th	95	73.7%
2023	65.27	27^th	92	70.7%
2024	69.14	27^th	91	70.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	85.92	2^nd	34	94.1%
2021	59.46	7^th	30	76.7%
2022	79.25	2^nd	28	92.9%
2023	86.18	2^nd	31	93.5%
2024	84.14	3^rd	31	90.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	86.74	1^st	3	66.7%
2021	92.51	1^st	7	85.7%
2022	62.24	2^nd	7	71.4%
2023	78.76	1^st	7	85.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	46.87	5^th	12	58.3%
2023	51.19	3^rd	11	72.7%
2024	46.45	4^th	14	71.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	65.98	19^th	64	70.3%
2021	40.01	25^th	43	41.9%
2022	54.83	17^th	43	60.5%
2023	54.91	23^rd	55	58.2%
2024	49.96	24^th	54	55.6%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	75.83	5^th	24	79.2%
2022	32.69	6^th	12	50.0%
2023	48.38	9^th	20	55.0%
2024	56.83	6^th	20	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	77.95	10^th	74	86.5%
2021	75.71	10^th	57	82.5%
2022	65.06	22^nd	66	66.7%
2023	70.06	17^th	66	74.2%
2024	74.11	13^th	69	81.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2022	83.62	1^st	17	94.1%
2023	89.64	1^st	17	94.1%
2024	54.37	5^th	14	64.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	69.93	16^th	73	78.1%
2021	74.53	10^th	62	83.9%
2022	62.20	26^th	68	61.8%
2023	67.85	21^st	72	70.8%
2024	64.42	21^st	72	70.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	79.64	4^th	22	81.8%
2021	80.09	3^rd	13	76.9%
2022	41.36	9^th	15	40.0%
2023	43.47	11^th	19	42.1%
2024	82.27	2^nd	16	87.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	68.54	2^nd	19	89.5%
2021	47.69	8^th	15	46.7%
2022	41.34	10^th	19	47.4%
2023	71.14	1^st	21	95.2%
2024	53.52	9^th	26	65.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	81.14	5^th	40	87.5%
2021	37.26	8^th	16	50.0%
2022	23.42	13^th	16	18.8%
2023	75.73	5^th	20	75.0%
2024	61.12	6^th	20	70.0%

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Rank History for White students at Goldenview Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	70.46	17^th	72	76.4%
2021	80.18	8^th	58	86.2%
2022	69.53	14^th	69	79.7%
2023	66.53	19^th	75	74.7%
2024	71.90	15^th	74	79.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	459	19	47	60	31	6	70	692
2017	478	21	51	58	26	3	81	718
2018	455	11	68	49	32	2	89	706
2019	433	3	48	80	46	3	71	684
2020	446	7	38	79	51	6	87	714
2021	386	11	46	56	46	8	73	626
2022	424	11	48	60	47	9	81	680
2023	387	10	39	68	35	12	75	626
2024	413	9	44	77	34	13	78	668

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 Goldenview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	692	39.0	17.7	15.9
2017	718	38.8	18.5	13.6
2018	706	38.3	18.4	16.4
2019	684	39.2	17.4	30
2020	714	38.4	18.5	18.3
2021	626	36.2	17.2	n/a
2022	680	37.6	18.0	n/a
2023	626	32.2	19.4	15.5
2024	668	33.8	19.7	14.5

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 Goldenview Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	692	39.0	17.7	15.9
2017	718	38.8	18.5	13.6
2018	706	38.3	18.4	16.4
2019	684	39.2	17.4	30
2020	714	38.4	18.5	18.3
2021	626	36.2	17.2	n/a
2022	680	37.6	18.0	n/a
2023	626	32.2	19.4	15.5
2024	668	33.8	19.7	14.5

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 Goldenview Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$901 (6.3%)	$13,393 (93.7%)	$14,294

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goldenview Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 27^th of 92 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Goldenview Middle School)	59.3	51	8.3%
8th Grade Science (Anchorage School District)	45.2	37.3	8%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (Goldenview Middle School)	59.3	51	8.3%
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	684	626	8.5%
African American	3	10	233.3%
American Indian	46	35	23.9%
Asian	48	39	18.8%
Hispanic	80	68	15%
Pacific Islander	3	12	300%
White	433	387	10.6%
Two or More Races	71	75	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	15.5%	14.5%

Schools Near Goldenview Middle School

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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
Goldenview Middle School	Public	7-8	15800 Goldenview Dr	Anchorage	99516	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 348-8626	668	34	19.7	14.5%	413 (61.8%)	9 (1.3%)	77 (11.5%)	44 (6.6%)	34 (5.1%)	13 (1.9%)	78 (11.7%)	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
Hanshew Middle School	Public	7-8	10121 Lake Otis Pkwy	Anchorage	99507	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 349-1561	583	31	18.9	41.5%	189 (32.4%)	28 (4.8%)	78 (13.4%)	67 (11.5%)	80 (13.7%)	41 (7.0%)	100 (17.2%)	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
Mears Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	2700 W 100th	Anchorage	99515	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-6400	683	35	19.3	30.0%	285 (41.7%)	19 (2.8%)	81 (11.9%)	61 (8.9%)	57 (8.3%)	35 (5.1%)	145 (21.2%)	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
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	179	12	15.1		107 (59.8%)	6 (3.4%)	12 (6.7%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (23.5%)	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
Wendler Middle School	Public	7-8	2905 Lake Otis rkwy	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-7300	384	26	15.0	72.1%	65 (16.9%)	24 (6.3%)	62 (16.1%)	56 (14.6%)	67 (17.4%)	39 (10.2%)	71 (18.5%)	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
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	874	47	18.6	78.3%	138 (15.8%)	49 (5.6%)	115 (13.2%)	168 (19.2%)	97 (11.1%)	120 (13.7%)	187 (21.4%)	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
Romig Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	2500 Minnesota Dr	Anchorage	99503	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-5200	705	37	19.3	34.2%	271 (38.4%)	28 (4.0%)	109 (15.5%)	82 (11.6%)	63 (8.9%)	53 (7.5%)	99 (14.0%)	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
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	376	20	18.8	80.9%	85 (22.6%)	43 (11.4%)	63 (16.8%)	31 (8.2%)	57 (15.2%)	51 (13.6%)	46 (12.2%)	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
Clark Middle School	Public	6-8	150 South Bragaw St	Anchorage	99508	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-4700	772	47	16.4	99.7%	66 (8.5%)	65 (8.4%)	87 (11.3%)	143 (18.5%)	106 (13.7%)	162 (21.0%)	143 (18.5%)	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
Gruening Middle School	Public	6-8	9601 Lee St	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3600	596	29	20.4	15.3%	374 (62.8%)	22 (3.7%)	71 (11.9%)	13 (2.2%)	25 (4.2%)	16 (2.7%)	75 (12.6%)	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

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