Nicholas J. Begich Middle School

7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504

begich.asdk12.org/

882 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, located in the Creekside area of Anchorage, Alaska, is a prominent institution within the Anchorage School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of the late U.S. Congressman Nicholas J. Begich. The school is known for its modern facility and commitment to providing a comprehensive middle school education that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, offering a diverse array of programs, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs. Begich Middle School places a strong value on community involvement and strives to create a supportive culture where students from various backgrounds can succeed. By fostering a sense of belonging and maintaining high expectations, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the Anchorage community.

882

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	129
Black	66
Asian	142
Two or More	170
American Indian	99
Pacific Islander	111

Two or More
170 (19.3 %)
White
165 (18.7 %)
Asian
142 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
129 (14.6 %)
Pacific Islander
111 (12.6 %)
American Indian
99 (11.2 %)
Black
66 (7.5 %)

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)742-0500
Website:	http://begich.asdk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	635
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 6 285

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 304