Willow Elementary School
Willow Elementary School serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Willow Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Willow Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Willow Elementary School's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 155 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Willow Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Willow Elementary School is 0.37, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #44 out of 466 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 19% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 77% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Willow Elementary School is Houston High School (14.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Houston Middle School (13.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Lake Houston Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 382 students10
13.9 miles
12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500 13.9 6-8 382 - Houston Houston High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 370 students10
14.0 miles
12501 W Hawk Lane
Houston, AK 99694
(907) 892-9400 14 9-12 370 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 447 students10
14.9 miles
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500 14.9 PK-5 447 - Big Lake Big Lake Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 398 students10
15.9 miles
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700 15.9 PK-5 398 - Wasilla Meadow Lakes Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
16.6 miles
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100 16.6 PK-5 425
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