Mirror Lake Middle School

Anchorage School District
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
571 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mirror Lake Middle School, located in Chugiak, Alaska, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Anchorage School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mirror Lake Middle School places a high value on the social and emotional development of its student body. The school emphasizes a community-oriented culture, promoting inclusivity, student leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, music, and various interest-based clubs. With a focus on the unique needs of middle-level learners, the staff works to create a welcoming space where students are encouraged to engage with their peers, respect their community, and strive for personal excellence.
571
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    376 (65.8%)
  • Two or More
    85 (14.9%)
  • Hispanic
    53 (9.3%)
  • American Indian
    31 (5.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.8%)
  • Black
    5 (0.9%)
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)742-3500
Website: http://mirrorlake.asdk12.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 6 204
Grade 7 180
Grade 8 187
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gruening Middle School
Anchorage School District
797 Students
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577 (9.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th