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Sherrod Elementary School vs. Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Sherrod Elementary School
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Sherrod Elementary School in Palmer, AK, serves 369 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 44%, higher than the Alaska state average of 32% and the district average of 41%, though scores declined from a peak of 58% in 2018 to 44% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 36%, higher than the state average of 29% but shows a notable decline from 53% in 2021 to 36% in 2022.
Science proficiency ranges between 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%, with an increase from 20% in 2021 to up to 49% in 2022.
Enrollment decreased from 467 students in 1999 to 395 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 0% in 2001 to 43% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school's overall ranking declined from #50 in 2010 to #165 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in relative performance among Alaska elementary schools.
Sherrod Elementary's graduation rate is 95%, exceeding the state average of 78% and the district average of 80%.
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
369 students
476 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherrod Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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

#165 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
#84 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherrod Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in AK)
59%
(Top 10% in AK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherrod 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred And Sara Machetanz 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.
36%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherrod 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fred And Sara Machetanz 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.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sherrod Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
10
Kindergarten Students
-
68
Grade 1 Students
-
58
Grade 2 Students
-
92
Grade 3 Students
119
79
Grade 4 Students
123
82
Grade 5 Students
127
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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 Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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.
% White
58%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sherrod 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Fred And Sara Machetanz 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 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
22%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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.
0.60
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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
66%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherrod 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 Fred And Sara Machetanz 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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