Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks within the top 10% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 443 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
7%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's ranking?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is ranked #31 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Midnight Sun Family Learning Center often compared to?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy, Meadow Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
186 students attend Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Midnight Sun Family Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midnight Sun Family Learning Center offer ?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center part of?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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