Hanshew Middle School is a public middle school located at 10121 Lake Otis Parkway. It is open to students who live in the Abbott Loop neighborhood and students who are accepted during the school district lottery, which takes place in March and July. The school serves 7th and 8th graders and has an average enrollment of 700 students. Its mascot is the Hawks.
Hanshew Middle School has a large outdoor soccer and baseball field and an all-weather Olympic-sized track. The field looks out onto the Chugach Mountains.
Hanshew Middle School provides an academically challenging curriculum, with an opportunity for students to enroll in a variety of elective courses designed to enrich their education. Core subjects include language arts, science, math, and social studies. Electives focus on the arts, leadership, and STEM and include band, orchestra, art, or choir; applied technology, robotics, and project lead the way, or; student government and school business partnerships. The school also works to support the academic, behavioral, and social and emotional needs of its students to ensure they are prepared for high school and beyond.
Hanshew Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 7-8
10121 Lake Otis Pky,
Anchorage, AK
Anchorage School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
4.2%
State Average
8.2%
Science
8.8%
State Average
11.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
316:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
36.3%
Two or more races
16.5%
Native American
14.5%
Hispanic
11.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.9%
Black
4.1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/11/2025
As a freshman at Service High this year, I went to Hanshew for all of middle school and it was terrible. I’m my 7th grade year there were fights everyday and staff did nothing to prevent it. I loved my old choir teacher and 7th grade math and that’s it. Education there is trash and plenty teachers w...
1/8/2025
Hanshew Middle School is an incredible school with a friendly atmosphere that makes every student feel valued and respected, creating a sense of belonging from day one. Teachers at Hanshew go above and beyond to genuinely care for their students, not only focusing on academic success but also priori...
12/20/2024
Hanshew has a warm and welcoming environment. Teachers care about their students, administration takes a strong stance on safety. Fights are not as frequent as posted, drugs are not as rampant as posted, all schools are struggling to control these issues in school. Hanshew provides a rigorous educat...
4/30/2024
Had 3 children go through Hanshew, last being four years ago. Fourth child started 7th grade this year and switched schools at winter break due to frequent fights, widespread vaping, bullying, threats of violence including bringing guns to school, and a poor learning environment where students are n...
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Hanshew Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Anchorage, AK and is served by the Anchorage School District in Alaska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 688 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Hanshew Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $460,405. Discover additional schools in the area, like Service High School, Polaris K-12 School, South Anchorage High School, and more. Learn more about what Anchorage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hanshew Middle School.