Serving 81 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 32%). 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 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mat-su Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Mat-su Day School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
12%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 32% 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?
81 students attend Mat-su Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mat-su Day School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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