Very Good
#71 of 412 schools in AK
Top 17% in state
Mat-su Middle College School
High School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Palmer, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8295 East College Drive, Palmer, AK 99645
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Mat-su Middle College School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mat-su Middle College 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmer), 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
$97,069
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99645; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colony High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,092 | Compare → |
| Valley PathwaysEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Amazing Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Knik Charter Correspondence SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #8 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 Middle College School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mat-su Middle College School
Mat-su Middle College School is a public high school in Palmer, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades 8th-12th with a 102:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mat-su Middle College School
What grades does Mat-su Middle College School serve?
Mat-su Middle College School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Mat-su Middle College School?
Mat-su Middle College School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mat-su Middle College School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mat-su Middle College School is 102:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mat-su Middle College School rank in AK?
Mat-su Middle College School ranks #71 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Mat-su Middle College School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mat-su Middle College School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Middle College School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mat-su Middle College School has 75% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Mat-su Middle College School a charter school?
No, Mat-su Middle College School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mat-su Middle College School a Title I school?
No, Mat-su Middle College School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mat-su Middle College School?
18.6% of students at Mat-su Middle College 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 102:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Phone
- (907) 746-8485
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 99645)
- 31,494
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 99645; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.