Best Schools in 99654, AK
99654, AK has 38 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 19,972 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 99654 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99654, AK
The top high schools in 99654, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mat-su Career & Tech Ed High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
2. West High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1763 Students
3. Colony High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
4. Palmer High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students
5. Wasilla High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
6. Houston High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
7. Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 556 Students
8. Burchell High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99654, AK
The top middle schools in 99654, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Romig Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Palmer Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
3. Colony Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
4. Teeland Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 719 Students
5. Wasilla Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
6. Houston Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99654, AK
The top elementary schools in 99654, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Shaw Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
2. Fronteras Charter School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 326 Students
3. Butte Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
4. Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
5. Snowshoe Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
6. Dena'ina Elementary School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
7. Finger Lake Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
8. Cottonwood Creek Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
9. Larson Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
10. Sherrod Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99654, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99654, AK has a total population of 45,911 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99654, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 99654, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99654, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99654, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 99654, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99654, AK
How many schools are in 99654, AK?
99654, AK has 38 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 19,972 students in total.
How do schools in 99654 perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in 99654 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 99654 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99654?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations