Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

501 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public elementary schools serving 14,815 students in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
47 Schools
426 Schools
# Students
19,319 Students
97,560 Students
# Teachers
996 Teachers
5,423 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AK)
#10 out of 52 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
44%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and public school graduation rate of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
1,562 Students
23,452 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
24%
# Asian Students
212 Students
4,050 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,466 Students
6,733 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
132 Students
2,044 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
13,156 Students
46,146 Students
% White Students
68%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
138 Students
2,615 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
2,653 Students
12,520 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
486
2,848
# Students in K Grade:
1,519
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,453
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,388
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,469
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,425
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,445
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,478
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,433
7,000
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,490
6,876
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,479
3,019
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,509
2,849
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,394
2,982
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,351
3,285
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,631 is less than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart display total revenue of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$321 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart display total spending of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,688
$20,243
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,631
$21,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
801 East Arctic
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #66.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #77.
Talkeetna Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Finger Lake Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Larson Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Snowshoe Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1212.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 17 students
Rank: #1313.
Glacier View School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
Beryozova School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1515.
Mat-su Youth Facility
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1616.
John Shaw Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1717.
Sherrod Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1818.
Mat-su Central School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,145 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Teeland Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2121.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Butte Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Denaina Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2424.
Knik Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2525.
Colony Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2626.
Tanaina Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2727.
Iditarod Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2828.
Wasilla Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #2929.
Big Lake Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #3030.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 575 students
Rank: #3131.
Susitna Valley High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #3232.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
Reading: 50-54%
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Rank: #3333.
Palmer Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #3434.
Sutton Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: #3535.
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 47 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 84% (Top 10% in AK)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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