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Central Middle School of Science

1405 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501 · (907) 742-5100 · Anchorage Municipality
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL545 STUDENTS
Enrollment
545
Middle
DISTRICT 689 · STATE 399
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.8:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
432 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
187
Grade 7
179
Grade 8
179
Student demographics
White
11922%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
8616%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 8%
Black
6011%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 2%
Asian
407%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Two+
6612%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 14%
Native American
7814%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 22%
Pacific Islander
9618%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28452%
Female
26148%

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Test scores

AK STAR + Alaska Science 2023-24 . % Advanced + Proficient
English Language Arts
20.8%
AK avg 35.2%
Math
18.6%
AK avg 34.3%
Source: AK STAR + Alaska Science. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
545
+106 (+24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 17.1:1
% White
22%
was 25%
% Hispanic
16%
was 16%
% Black
11%
was 15%
% Asian
7%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Central Middle School of Science

Central Middle School of Science, a mid-tier junior high in Anchorage, Alaska, part of Anchorage School District, hosts 545 students, covering grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Alaska's public schools average about 399 students each, so Central Middle School of Science sits 37% bigger than that benchmark.

Anchorage School District comprises 92 schools with combined enrollment of 40,587 students; Central Middle School of Science is among them.

On demographics, Central Middle School of Science reports that the largest single group is White at 22%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder consists of 18% Pacific Islander, 16% Hispanic, 14% Native American, 12% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 57%.

On the income-and-resources front, Central Middle School of Science reports 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.2:1. The state averages around 17.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 79% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is above Anchorage Municipality's rate of about 49%.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Anchorage Municipality indicate median household income runs about $103,284, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Anchorage Municipality runs 99 public schools (combined enrollment of about 41,241 students), of which Central Middle School of Science is one.

The closest other public school is Chugach Optional Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Central Middle School of Science operates from an inner-city location.

Over the past 7-year window. Central Middle School of Science's enrollment has climbed 24% since 2018, when it stood at 439 (now 545). Over the same period, the Asian share fell from 12% to 7%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 22.2:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Central Middle School of Science typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Anchorage Municipality at a glance

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Population
288,976
Census ACS
Median income
$103,284
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
41,241 students

Quick facts

School name
Central Middle School of Science
District
Anchorage School District
Address
1405 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone
(907) 742-5100
County
Anchorage Municipality
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
545
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
432 (79%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
020018000063
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Central Middle School of Science
How large is Central Middle School of Science?
Central Middle School of Science enrolls approximately 545 students in grades 06-08.
Is Central Middle School of Science an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central Middle School of Science is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Central Middle School of Science have?
Central Middle School of Science employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.
How diverse is Central Middle School of Science?
Central Middle School of Science reports a student body of 22% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% Black, 7% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Central Middle School of Science in?
Central Middle School of Science is part of Anchorage School District.
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