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John Shaw Elementary School vs. Goose Bay Elementary School

Should you attend John Shaw Elementary School or Goose Bay Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John Shaw Elementary School
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
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8/
10
Top 30%
Goose Bay Elementary School
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
Top Rankings

John Shaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Goose Bay Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
483 students
317 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Shaw Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goose Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Shaw Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goose Bay Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Shaw Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goose Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Shaw Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goose Bay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#115 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Shaw Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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55%
(Top 10% in AK)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Shaw Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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32%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Shaw Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 30% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Shaw Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Goose Bay Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
23
Kindergarten Students
65
101
Grade 1 Students
71
86
Grade 2 Students
89
107
Grade 3 Students
78
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Grade 4 Students
75
-
Grade 5 Students
94
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
78%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Shaw Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goose Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Shaw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goose Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Shaw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goose Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Shaw Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goose Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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