Floyd Dryden Middle School

Juneau Borough School District
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
407 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Floyd Dryden Middle School, located in Juneau, Alaska, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Mendenhall Valley. As part of the Juneau School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for middle schoolers. The school’s location near the Mendenhall Glacier area often integrates the unique natural landscape of Southeast Alaska into its culture, encouraging students to engage with their community and local environment.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, emphasizing core subjects alongside elective opportunities that encourage exploration and personal growth. Floyd Dryden places a strong focus on building a positive school climate through community involvement, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated faculty focused on student achievement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to ensure that every student feels connected to their peers and prepared for the challenges of secondary education.
407
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (39.3 %)
  • Two or More
    99 (24.3 %)
  • American Indian
    54 (13.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (10.1 %)
  • Asian
    30 (7.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    21 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Juneau Borough School District
Phone: (907)463-1850
Website: http://fdms.juneauschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 6 147
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 144
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Juneau Borough School District
454 Students
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801 (2.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th