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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mat-su Day School's student population of 70 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mat-su Day School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Day School is 0.55, 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
#383 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #383 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% 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%.
How many students attend Mat-su Day School?
70 students attend Mat-su Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mat-su Day School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Mat-su Day School offer ?
Mat-su Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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