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
26:1
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
2.4%
State Average
35.7%
Science
8%
State Average
44.6%
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
4/11/2024
Being a part time student here is terrifying. There are fights all the time and there is a CONSTANT threat of drugs. Many of the kids here are bullied and some have limbs broken and other horrific atrocities. I have barely learned anything from this school and in one of my classes half the kids fail...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Abbott Loop
List Price Range
$165K - $851K
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$343,330
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$113,187
% of College Grads
29%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,714 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
23.7%
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Parks in this Area
Ruth Arcand Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Whisper Faith Kovach Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Winchester Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Abbott Loop Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Wickersham Park
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