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Fronteras Charter School

Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK

A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Charter

2315 N Seward Meridian Pky, Wasilla, AK 99654

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$15,575
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Students at Fronteras Charter School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
ELA
52%
2021*
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 24 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fronteras Charter 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mat-su Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–120.2 mi81Compare →
Teeland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.5 mi657Compare →
Larson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.0 mi354Compare →
Cottonwood Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.2 mi428Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#37 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

Fronteras Charter School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fronteras Charter School

Fronteras Charter School is a public elementary school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fronteras Charter School

What grades does Fronteras Charter School serve?

Fronteras Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Fronteras Charter School?

Fronteras Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fronteras Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fronteras Charter School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fronteras Charter School rank in AK?

Fronteras Charter School ranks #304 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Fronteras Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fronteras Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Fronteras Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fronteras Charter School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fronteras Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Fronteras Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Fronteras Charter School a Title I school?

No, Fronteras Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
347
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%
Area population (ZIP 99654)
44,420
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
35.2
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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