John Shaw Elementary vs Cottonwood Creek Elementary
John Shaw Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 6.4/10. In math proficiency, John Shaw Elementary leads at 65.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
John Shaw Elementary
Wasilla, AK
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
483 students
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Wasilla, AK
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
428 students
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| Metric | John Shaw Elementary | Cottonwood Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.8 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 5.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 40% |
| Environment Score | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| State Rank | #17 of 413 | #201 of 413 |
| State Percentile | 96th | 52th |
Test Scores
| Subject | John Shaw Elementary | Cottonwood Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 63.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.0% | 53.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | John Shaw Elementary | Cottonwood Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 483 | 428 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 40.0% |
| District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District |
| City | Wasilla | Wasilla |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Wasilla (99654) | Wasilla (99645) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,739 | $97,069 |
| Median Home Value | $342,200 | $338,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,233 | $1,309 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 23.8% | 31.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 32 min |