Wasilla Middle School

650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wasilla Middle School serves 607 students in grades 6-8.
Wasilla Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wasilla Middle School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Wasilla Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wasilla Middle School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
12%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
61%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
16%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wasilla Middle School's ranking?
Wasilla Middle School is ranked #226 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Wasilla Middle School?
607 students attend Wasilla Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wasilla Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasilla Middle School?
Wasilla Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wasilla Middle School offer ?
Wasilla Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wasilla Middle School part of?
Wasilla Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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