Mat-su Central School

About Mat-su Central School

Mat-su Central School is a public elementary school located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. It is a part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students.
Mat-su Central School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, art, and music. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student council, robotics, and chess club.
The school is committed to helping students reach their full potential and encourages parent involvement and community partnerships. Mat-su Central School provides a variety of resources to help students succeed, including after-school tutoring, mentoring programs, and a variety of support services.
Mat-su Central School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and develop. The school strives to create a positive, nurturing learning environment that encourages students to reach their academic and personal goals.

Address:	600 E Railroad Ave #6 Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone:	(907) 352-7480
Site:	www.matsucentral.org/
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	2,833 students

Overview Mat-su Central School

Mat-su Central School serves 2,833 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Mat-su Central School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Mat-su Central School

Mat-su Central School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.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.