Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Teeland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Teeland Middle School serves the southern part of Wasilla, AK, covering an area of approximately 38.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teeland Middle School's student population of 643 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Teeland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teeland Middle School is 0.54, 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
#170 out of 441 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.8%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teeland Middle School's ranking?
Teeland Middle School is ranked #170 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Teeland Middle School often compared to?
Teeland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony Middle School, Wasilla Middle School, Palmer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Teeland Middle School?
643 students attend Teeland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Teeland Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teeland Middle School?
Teeland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Teeland Middle School offer ?
Teeland Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Teeland Middle School part of?
Teeland Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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