Best High Schools in Lakes, AK

Lakes, AK has 1 high schools with 1,117 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lakes score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lakes underperform expectations.

1. Colony High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lakes, AK

Lakes, AK has 2 middle schools with 1,454 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lakes score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lakes don't meet expectations.

1. Teeland Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students

2. Colony Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lakes, AK

Lakes, AK has 7 elementary schools with 3,041 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lakes score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lakes exceed expectations.

1. Pioneer Peak Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

2. John Shaw Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students

3. Finger Lake Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

4. Larson Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students

5. Fronteras Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 326 Students

6. Cottonwood Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students

7. Birchtree Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 407 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lakes, AK

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lakes, AK has a total population of 8,562 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lakes, AK

5,831

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lakes, AK.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

12.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakes, AK.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakes, AK.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,441 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lakes, AK Internet Health Assessment.

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