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#191 of 412 schools in AK
Top 46% in state
Mat-su Central School
School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 E Railroad Ave #6, Wasilla, AK 99654
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mat-su Central School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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).
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Where Mat-su Central 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twindly Bridge Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Knik Charter Correspondence SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Knik Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Mat-su Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 81 | 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
- #24 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
Mat-su Central School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mat-su Central School
Mat-su Central School is a public school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 2,558 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 106.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Mat-su Central School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mat-su Central School
What grades does Mat-su Central School serve?
Mat-su Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mat-su Central School?
Mat-su Central School has an enrollment of approximately 2,558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mat-su Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mat-su Central School is 106.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mat-su Central School rank in AK?
Mat-su Central School ranks #191 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Mat-su Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mat-su Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mat-su Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mat-su Central School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mat-su Central School a charter school?
No, Mat-su Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mat-su Central School a Title I school?
No, Mat-su Central School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 106.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Phone
- (907) 352-7480
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- 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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