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Public high school · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Palmer, Alaska

Mat-Su Middle College School

Mat-Su Middle College School rates 7.1, among the strongest high schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, where the rated median is 5.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.1this school

7.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District median is 5.6.

#125 of 413 schools in Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District: 9 high schools rated, median 5.6

The brief

A Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 125 of 413 schools in Alaska and 21 of 46 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

Mat-Su Middle College School is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math75%9 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading75%9 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
In 2022, 75% of students were proficient in math and 75% in reading.2022 EdFacts; 2 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
10.0
33% of the rating
College Readiness
8.3
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.5
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 75% (2022 EdFacts).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Mat-Su Middle College School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,527/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Palmer. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Palmer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Knik Charter School3.3 mi · charter
    7.5Compare →
  2. Mat-Su Middle College Schoolthis school
    7.1
  3. 6.9Compare →
  4. 6.0Compare →
  5. 5.8Compare →
  6. 5.6Compare →
  7. 5.5Compare →
  8. not ratedCompare →
  9. not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Mat-Su Middle College School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #125 of 413 schools in AK.

What is Mat-Su Middle College School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mat-Su Middle College School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
204
Student-teacher ratio
102:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#21 of 46
Schools in district
49
District spending per student
$15,575
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 99645)
31,494
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
36.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.