Best Schools in Lakes, AK
Lakes, AK has a total of 13 schools including 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,831 students attend Lakes, AK schools. On average, schools in Lakes score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lakes exceed expectations.
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
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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
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Colony Middle School
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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
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
2. John Shaw Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
3. Finger Lake Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
4. Larson Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
5. Fronteras Charter School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 326 Students
6. Cottonwood Creek Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
7. Birchtree Charter School
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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
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 Lakes, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Lakes, AK Internet Health Assessment.
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