Mat-su Middle College School

8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mat-su Middle College School serves 187 students in grades 8-12. 
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AK)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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Mat-su Middle College School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Mat-su Middle College School's student population of 187 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mat-su Middle College School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
6%
22%
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
72%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
3%
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Two or more races
7%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Mat-su Middle College School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
77%
This chart display graduation rate of Mat-su Middle College School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mat-su Middle College School often compared to?
Mat-su Middle College Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chugiak High School, Eagle River High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Middle College School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Middle College School is 95%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mat-su Middle College School?
187 students attend Mat-su Middle College School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mat-su Middle College School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mat-su Middle College School offer ?
Mat-su Middle College School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Middle College School part of?
Mat-su Middle College School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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