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School Comparison

Mat-Su Central School
vs.
Wasilla Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mat-Su Central School
Wasilla Middle School
  • Mat-Su Central School reported a higher students per counselor than Wasilla Middle School (876.7:1 vs. 303.5:1).
  • Wasilla Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mat-Su Central School (29 vs. 0).
  • Wasilla Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Mat-Su Central School (26 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 8 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Mat-Su Central School reported a higher gifted & talented than Wasilla Middle School (28 vs. 18).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Wasilla Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mat-Su Central School (29 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Mat-Su Central School reported a higher students per counselor than Wasilla Middle School (876.7:1 vs. 303.5:1).

Reported Only at Mat-Su Central School

7 metrics were reported by Mat-Su Central School. Comparable data for Wasilla Middle School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
71%
Graduating cohort
217
AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
11
IB enrollment
1
Dual enrollment
74
SAT/ACT participation
63

Reported Only at Wasilla Middle School

1 metric was reported by Wasilla Middle School. Comparable data for Mat-Su Central School is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
327

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Mat-Su Central School
$15,575.03
Wasilla Middle School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Mat-Su Central School
23.1%
Wasilla Middle School
23.1%
State revenue share
Mat-Su Central School
66.2%
Wasilla Middle School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Mat-Su Central School
10.7%
Wasilla Middle School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mat-Su Central School
41%
Wasilla Middle School
41%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$90,625
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$90,625
Poverty rate
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.3%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
24.3%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
24.3%
Unemployment rate
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
5%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.