Very Good
#115 of 412 schools in AK
Top 28% in state
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Elementary School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Wasilla, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7362 W Parks #714, Wasilla, AK 99654
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Meadow Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Goose Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 3.9 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Knik Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 268 | 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
- #12 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
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a public elementary school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
What grades does Midnight Sun Family Learning Center serve?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midnight Sun Family Learning Center rank in AK?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks #115 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (907) 357-6786
- 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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