Nicholas J. Begich Middle School

About Nicholas J. Begich Middle School

Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is a public middle school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part of the Anchorage School District and serves grades 6-8. The school was opened in 2006 and is named after the late Alaska Congressman, Nicholas J. Begich.
The school strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. The school provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including honors and advanced classes, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and special education.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of safety measures in place, including security cameras, a school resource officer, and a strong emphasis on safety protocols.
At Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, students are encouraged to strive for excellence and to develop a strong sense of community. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens. The school also emphasizes the importance of respect and responsibility.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and develop. The school strives to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	7440 Creekside Center Dr Anchorage, AK 99504
Phone:	(907) 742-0500
Site:	www.asdk12.org/begich
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	887 students

Overview Nicholas J. Begich Middle School

Nicholas J. Begich Middle School serves 887 students in grades 6-8.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Nicholas J. Begich Middle School

Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is 0.85, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.