Serving 2,254 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mat-su Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Mat-su Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Central School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Central School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Central School is 71%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mat-su Central School?
2,254 students attend Mat-su Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mat-su Central School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mat-su Central School offer ?
Mat-su Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Central School part of?
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