Wasilla Middle School

About Wasilla Middle School

Wasilla Middle School is a public school located in Wasilla, Alaska. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Wasilla Middle School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. It offers a variety of programs and activities to help students reach their full potential. The school is committed to building strong relationships with families and the community to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Wasilla Middle School has a strong emphasis on academics, with a focus on preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as robotics, student council, and the Wasilla Middle School Band. Wasilla Middle School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and make lifelong friends.

Address:	650 Bogard Rd Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone:	(907) 352-5300
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/wms
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	573 students

Overview Wasilla Middle School

Wasilla Middle School serves 573 students in grades 6-8.
Wasilla Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 46% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Wasilla Middle School

Wasilla Middle 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 Wasilla Middle 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.