Best Schools in Gateway, AK
Gateway, AK has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,985 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Gateway exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gateway, AK
The top high schools in Gateway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mat-su Middle College School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Colony High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
3. Palmer High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students
4. Valley Pathways
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 200 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gateway, AK
The top middle schools in Gateway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
2. Colony Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
3. Teeland Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 719 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gateway, AK
The top elementary schools in Gateway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pioneer Peak Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
2. Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
3. Finger Lake Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Cottonwood Creek Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Sherrod Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
6. Swanson Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gateway, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gateway, AK has a total population of 6,080 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gateway, 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 Gateway, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gateway, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gateway, 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 Gateway, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gateway, AK
How many schools are in Gateway, AK?
Gateway, AK has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,985 students in total.
How do schools in Gateway perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Gateway score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Gateway exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gateway?
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: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations