Skip to main content

Average

#339 of 412 schools in AK

Twindly Bridge Charter School

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

A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District charter school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

141 E Seldon Rd Ste C, Wasilla, AK 99654

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation0.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio118.4:1
District spending per student$15,575

Students at Twindly Bridge Charter School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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).

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Twindly Bridge Charter 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,881/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
0.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mat-su Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5K–122.5 mi2,558Compare →
Mat-su Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–123.3 mi81Compare →
Knik Charter Correspondence SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK–124.1 mi29Compare →
Knik Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK–124.1 mi156Compare →

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.

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#39 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

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

About Twindly Bridge Charter School

Twindly Bridge Charter School is a public school in Wasilla, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 118.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twindly Bridge Charter School

What grades does Twindly Bridge Charter School serve?

Twindly Bridge Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Twindly Bridge Charter School?

Twindly Bridge Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twindly Bridge Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twindly Bridge Charter School is 118.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twindly Bridge Charter School rank in AK?

Twindly Bridge Charter School ranks #339 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Twindly Bridge Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twindly Bridge Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Twindly Bridge Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twindly Bridge Charter School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Twindly Bridge Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Twindly Bridge Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Twindly Bridge Charter School a Title I school?

No, Twindly Bridge Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
118.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 99654)
44,420
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
35.2
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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.