At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska middle enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 33 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
290
Thunder Mountain Middle School: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Thunder Mountain Middle School
Thunder Mountain Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Juneau. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Juneau Borough School District. NCES reports 574 students for 2024–25.
Among 33 middle schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 401 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Alaska median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.1%) and multiracial (22.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thunder Mountain Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.1%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.4%
- Multiracial22.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Juneau Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Auke Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
353 reported students
Harborview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
349 reported students
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
Mendenhall River Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
308 reported students
Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
290 reported students
Sayeik: Gastineau Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
281 reported students
Public schools near Thunder Mountain Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 290 | 0.3 mi |
| Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 322 | 0.8 mi |
| Mendenhall River Community School Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 308 | 1.6 mi |
| Auke Bay Elementary Elementary · Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 353 | 2.2 mi |
| Johnson Youth Center High · Juneau Borough School District | 05–12 | 10 | 5.6 mi |
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale High · Juneau Borough School District | 09–12 | 1,018 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Mountain Middle School
What grades does Thunder Mountain Middle School serve?
Thunder Mountain Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Juneau Borough School District.
How many students attend Thunder Mountain Middle School?
Thunder Mountain Middle School reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 33 Alaska middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thunder Mountain Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 574 students and 34.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thunder Mountain Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thunder Mountain Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Juneau Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thunder Mountain Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thunder Mountain Middle School in?
Thunder Mountain Middle School is part of Juneau Borough School District, based in Juneau, AK, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thunder Mountain Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School (0.3 mi), Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School (0.8 mi), Mendenhall River Community School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.