Wendler Middle School

About Wendler Middle School

Wendler Middle School is a public school located in the city of San Antonio, Texas. It is part of the Northside Independent School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school opened in 2001 and is named for the late Dr. Charles Wendler, a longtime educator in the district.
Wendler Middle School offers a variety of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of its students. The school has a strong academic program with a focus on reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and foreign language. It also offers a wide range of electives, including music, art, physical education, and technology.
The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including a student council, a robotics team, a drama club, and a variety of athletic teams. Students can participate in a number of clubs and organizations, including the National Junior Honor Society and the Student Council.
Wendler Middle School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for its students. The school has a comprehensive safety plan in place and works closely with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of its students. The school also offers a variety of counseling services to help students with any personal or academic issues they may be facing.
At Wendler Middle School, students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	2905 Lake Otis Rkwy Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone:	(907) 742-7300
Site:	www.asdk12.org/wendler
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	435 students

Overview Wendler Middle School

Wendler Middle School serves 435 students in grades 7-8.
Wendler 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 19% (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 36% (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 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Verdict on Wendler Middle School

Wendler 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 Wendler 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.