- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anchorage, AK
Central Middle School of Science
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020018000063
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School of Science earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School of Science has class sizes larger than 96% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School of Science ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Central Middle School of Science held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 020018000063 · Anchorage, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 26:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Central Middle School of Science held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School of Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- Bettye Davis E
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
1,636 students
- Service High S
Service High School
1,518 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
1,431 students
- Dimond High Sc
Dimond High School
1,373 students
- This school 545
Central Middle School of Science
545 students
What this shows Central Middle School of Science reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School of Science compares
Central Middle School of Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 71% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 30% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Alaska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 21.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.3%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 11.0%
Asian 7.3%
Largest group: White at 21.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 84.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 84.4, Central Middle School of Science is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School of Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School of Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Anchorage
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Romig Middle School
Standard public school
1,138 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hanshew Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Mears Middle School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Clark Middle School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Goldenview Middle School
Standard public school
626 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School of Science
How many students attend Central Middle School of Science?
Central Middle School of Science has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School of Science is 26:1, which is 71% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School of Science?
80.1% of students at Central Middle School of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School of Science?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School of Science is White at 21.8% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 84.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School of Science?
Central Middle School of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Middle School of Science rank among middle schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School of Science ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Central Middle School of Science, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), and Service High School (1,518 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.