Mat-su Day School

About Mat-su Day School

Mat-su Day School is an independent school located in Palmer, Alaska. It is a co-educational, non-denominational, college preparatory school that serves students from grades 5-12. The school was founded in 1986 and is committed to providing a challenging and engaging educational experience for its students.
The school offers a rigorous and diverse curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, science, English, social studies, and foreign language, as well as electives in the arts, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and community service projects.
At Mat-su Day School, students are encouraged to think critically, develop strong problem-solving skills, and become well-rounded individuals. The school also emphasizes the importance of developing good character and values, as well as a sense of social responsibility.
The faculty and staff of Mat-su Day School are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also works to foster strong relationships among students, faculty, and staff, as well as with the community.
Mat-su Day School is a great option for students who are looking for an academically rigorous, yet supportive, educational experience.

Address:	2360 N Tait Dr Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone:	(907) 864-6000
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/mds
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	78 students

Overview Mat-su Day School

Mat-su Day School serves 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Mat-su Day School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Mat-su Day School

Mat-su Day School is ranked within the bottom 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 Day School is 0.58, 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.