Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Tel:
(907)357-6786
- Midnight Sun Family Learning Center serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's student population of 184 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 184 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 12% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 78% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is American Charter Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is American Charter Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is American Charter Academy (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wasilla American Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 191 students
1.0 miles
7362 W Parks Hwy #723
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907)352-0150 1.0 K-12 191 - Wasilla Meadow Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 423 students
1.0 miles
1741 Pittman Road
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-6100 1.0 PK-5 423 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
2.1 miles
3750 E Paradise Lane
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-0500 2.1 PK-5 416 - Wasilla Goose Bay Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
3.9 miles
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)352-6400 3.9 PK-2 331 - Big Lake Houston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 340 students
4.6 miles
12801 W Hawk Lane
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907)892-9500 4.6 6-8 340
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