Willow Elementary School
Tel:
(907)495-9300
- Willow Elementary School serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Willow Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Willow Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 grown by 10% 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 30% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Willow Elementary School is 0.35, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #126 out of 465 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 78% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Lake Houston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 382 students
13.9 miles
12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907)892-9500 13.9 6-8 382 - Houston Houston High School Grades: 9-12 | 370 students
14.0 miles
12501 W Hawk Lane
Houston, AK 99694
(907)892-9400 14.0 9-12 370 - Wasilla John Shaw Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
14.9 miles
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-0500 14.9 PK-5 447 - Big Lake Big Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 398 students
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 Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
16.6 miles
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)352-6100 16.6 PK-5 425
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