Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 47 public schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, serving 19,259 students.
- Public school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alaska public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
- The top ranked public schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District are Glacier View School, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School and Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Alaska public school average of 17:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District |
| School District Website | http://www.matsuk12.us |
| School District Phone Number | (907)746-9255 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| # of Schools | 47 Schools | 509 Schools |
| # of Students | 19,259 Students | 132,872 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,017 Teachers | 7,748 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
District Comparison
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AK) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2,978 Students | 30,415 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 15% | 23% |
| # of Asian Students | 336 Students | 7,785 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 521 Students | 8,868 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 277 Students | 3,866 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of White Students | 13,867 Students | 63,227 Students |
| % White Students | 72% | 47% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 288 Students | 3,914 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 992 Students | 14,797 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 11% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 391 | 3,586 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,447 | 10,196 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,428 | 10,243 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,535 | 10,331 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,432 | 10,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,445 | 10,398 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,516 | 10,229 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,550 | 10,007 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,489 | 9,741 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,458 | 9,478 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,361 | 9,584 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,382 | 9,285 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,349 | 9,503 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,476 | 9,882 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,809 in this school district is less than the state average of $24,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $13,828 is less than the state average of $24,500. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AK) |
| Total Revenue | $224 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $242 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,809 | $24,325 |
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| Spending / Student | $13,828 | $24,500 |
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 10%801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-2358
Grades: K-8 | 247 students
- American Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 5%7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)352-0150
Grades: K-12 | 211 students
- Beryozova School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907)495-9390
Grades: K-12 | 19 students
- Big Lake Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907)892-9700
Grades: PK-5 | 398 students
- Birchtree Charter School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%7101 E Palmer-wasilla Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)745-1831
Grades: K-8 | 416 students
- Burchell High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2600
Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
- Butte Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5200
Grades: PK-5 | 282 students
- Colony High School Math: 23% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Bottom 50%9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,121 student
- Colony Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 50%9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-1500
Grades: 6-8 | 764 students
- Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 20%800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)864-2100
Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
- Dena'ina Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)864-5600
Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
- Finger Lake Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2200
Grades: PK-5 | 412 students
- Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%
Rank: Top 5%4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2300
Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
- Fronteras Charter School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 20%2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)376-2223
Grades: K-8 | 289 students
- Glacier View School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank: Top 5%65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907)861-5650
Grades: K-12 | 32 students
- Goose Bay Elementary School6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-6400
Grades: PK-2 | 340 students
- Houston High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%12501 W Hawk Lane
Houston, AK 99694
(907)892-9400
Grades: 9-12 | 370 students
- Houston Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907)892-9500
Grades: 6-8 | 382 students
- Iditarod Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-9100
Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
- Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School Math: 18% | Reading: 44%
Rank: Bottom 50%10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)864-5400
Grades: 6-12 | 610 students
- John Shaw Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 10%3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-0500
Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
- Knik Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Top 50%6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-0300
Grades: K-5 | 286 students
- Larson Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-2300
Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
- Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School Vocational School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 5%2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-0400
Grades: 8-12 | 656 students
- Mat-su Central School Math: 32% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 50%600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-7480
Grades: K-12 | 1,698 student
- Mat-su Day School Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-6000
Grades: K-12 | 89 students
- Mat-su Middle College School8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-8485
Grades: 11-12 | 161 students
- Mat-su Youth Facility Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 30%581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-7238
Grades: 6-12 | 11 students
- Meadow Lakes Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-6100
Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
- Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 10%7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)357-6786
Grades: K-8 | 192 students
- Palmer High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-8400
Grades: 9-12 | 765 students
- Palmer Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Top 50%1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4300
Grades: 6-8 | 572 students
- Pioneer Peak Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 60%
Rank: Top 10%1959 North Trunk Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5700
Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
- Sherrod Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Top 20%561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-4100
Grades: K-5 | 437 students
- Snowshoe Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-9500
Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
- Show 12 more public schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (out of 47 total schools)
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