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Mat-su Day School

2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mat-su Day School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mat-su Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mat-su Day School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mat-su Day School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mat-su Day School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mat-su Day School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mat-su Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mat-su Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mat-su Day School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
18%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mat-su Day School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mat-su Day School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Mat-su Day School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
78%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mat-su Day School and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mat-su Day School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mat-su Day School's ranking?
Mat-su Day School is ranked #268 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mat-su Day School?
The graduation rate of Mat-su Day School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mat-su Day School?
84 students attend Mat-su Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mat-su Day School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mat-su Day School?
Mat-su Day School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mat-su Day School offer ?
Mat-su Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mat-su Day School part of?
Mat-su Day School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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