- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anchorage, AK
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020018000729
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas J. Begich Middle School ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 020018000729 · Anchorage, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 16.9:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School 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
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
830 students
What this shows Nicholas J. Begich Middle School reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholas J. Begich Middle School compares
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 26% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Alaska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 21.8%
Two or More 20.5%
White 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%
African American 5.3%
Largest group: Asian at 21.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 83.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 83.9, Nicholas J. Begich Middle School 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 Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas J. Begich Middle School'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
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1,138 students 29.2:1 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
Wendler Middle School
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 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 (~830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
How many students attend Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School has 830 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
77.6% of students at Nicholas J. Begich Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is Asian 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 83.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas J. Begich Middle School?
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Nicholas J. Begich Middle School rank among middle schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas J. Begich Middle School ranks #2 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 Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, 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.