Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mat-su Day School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mat-su Day School's student population of 70 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mat-su Day School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Day School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
<50%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat-su Day School's ranking?
Mat-su Day School is ranked #286 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Mat-su Day School often compared to?
Mat-su Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whaley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Day School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Day School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Mat-su Day School?
70 students attend Mat-su Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mat-su Day School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mat-su Day School?
Mat-su Day School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mat-su Day School offer ?
Mat-su Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mat-su Day School part of?
Mat-su Day School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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