For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 8,156 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Glacier View School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #77.
Mat-su Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #88.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,145 students
Rank: #99.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1010.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1111.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #1212.
Wasilla Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1313.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 575 students
Rank: #1414.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #1515.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Rank: #1616.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #1717.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1818.
Mat-su Day School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 187 students
Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
19 public middle schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 52% (majority American Indian).
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