Mat-su Central School

600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Mat-su Central School serves 2,145 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Mat-su Central School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,145 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 71% (Top 50% in AK)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mat-su Central School's student population of 2,145 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Mat-su Central School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mat-su Central School is 0.42, 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
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
75%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
11%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.42
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Graduation Rate
71%
77%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mat-su Central School's ranking?
Mat-su Central School is ranked #142 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Central School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Central School is 71%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mat-su Central School?
2,145 students attend Mat-su Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mat-su Central School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mat-su Central School offer ?
Mat-su Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Central School part of?
Mat-su Central School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,145 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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