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Very Good

#134 of 412 schools in AK

Top 32% in state

Glacier View School

School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Sutton, AK

A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

65975 S Wolverine Circle, Sutton, AK 99674

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
District spending per student$15,575
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at Glacier View School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Glacier View 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,809

Median home value

$222,600

Median rent

$882/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–12Not available197Compare →
Beryozova SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–12Not available31Compare →
Mat-su Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–12Not available2,558Compare →
Mat-su Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–12Not available81Compare →

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
#16 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

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

About Glacier View School

Glacier View School is a public school in Sutton, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glacier View School

What grades does Glacier View School serve?

Glacier View School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Glacier View School?

Glacier View School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier View School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glacier View School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glacier View School rank in AK?

Glacier View School ranks #134 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Glacier View School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glacier View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Glacier View School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacier View School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glacier View School a charter school?

No, Glacier View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glacier View School a Title I school?

No, Glacier View School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacier View School?

45.2% of students at Glacier View 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
Area population (ZIP 99674)
1,473
Area median age
51.3
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 99674; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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