D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Wendler Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2905 Lake Otis rkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 32% · Math 18% proficient · 14th percentile in Alaska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
384
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 22nd percentile, math 6th percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−2 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−13 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -15 pts, math -19 pts8th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -8 pts, math -11 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -9 pts, math -13 pts13th percentile (list)
Asian27%12%reading -3 pts, math -16 pts20th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native22%12%reading -1 pts, math -8 pts32nd percentile (list)
Multiracial37%22%reading -2 pts, math -13 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income25%14%reading -5 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2905 Lake Otis rkwy
City Anchorage
ZIP Code 99508
District 0200180
NCES School ID 020018000119
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99508

Understanding the community around Wendler Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,823
Per Capita Income $32,695
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 90.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $301,900
Median Rent $1,283
Owner-Occupied 53.9%
Renter-Occupied 46.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wendler Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Two or More Races 18.5%
White 16.9%
American Indian 17.5%
Hispanic/Latino 16.2%
Asian 14.6%
Pacific Islander 10.2%
Black 6.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 384
Teachers (FTE) 25.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wendler Middle School?
Wendler Middle School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wendler Middle School?
Wendler Middle School has 384 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Wendler Middle School serve?
Wendler Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wendler Middle School receive per student?
Wendler Middle School receives $18,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wendler Middle School in 99508 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,940
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,563
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
46.1%

Other Schools in 99508

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026