Excellent
#38 of 412 schools in AK
Top 9% in state
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4961 E Nelson Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,881/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wasilla), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,739
Median home value
$342,200
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knik Charter Correspondence SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Knik Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Birchtree Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #2 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
What grades does Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School serve?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School rank in AK?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks #38 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (907) 864-2300
- Area population (ZIP 99654)
- 44,420
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99654; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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