Wendler Middle School

wendler.asdk12.org/

422 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Wendler Middle School is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Anchorage School District. Located on Lake Otis Parkway, the school is situated in a central area of Anchorage and is known for serving a diverse student body. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic excellence while promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential during their transitional middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wendler offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and elective programs that help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school is deeply committed to community engagement and maintaining strong communication with families to ensure student success. By balancing rigorous educational standards with social-emotional support, Wendler Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

422

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wendler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	67
Black	20
Asian	57
Two or More	82
American Indian	66
Pacific Islander	48

White
82 (19.4 %)
Two or More
82 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
67 (15.9 %)
American Indian
66 (15.6 %)
Asian
57 (13.5 %)
Pacific Islander
48 (11.4 %)
Black
20 (4.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anchorage School District
Phone:	(907)742-7300
Website:	http://wendler.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 228