Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School vs Birchtree Charter School
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School and Birchtree Charter School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.5 out of 10. In math proficiency, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School leads at 69.0%.
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Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Wasilla, AK
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
476 students
Birchtree Charter School
Palmer, AK
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
407 students
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| Metric | Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School | Birchtree Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 3.0 | 3.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | — |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| State Rank | #309 of 413 | #278 of 413 |
| State Percentile | 25th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School | Birchtree Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School | Birchtree Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 476 | 407 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | — |
| District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District |
| City | Wasilla | Palmer |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Wasilla (99654) | Palmer (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 |