Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Summary:

Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Wasilla, Alaska, part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement across multiple subjects.

Midnight Sun Family Learning Center significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in Science, where 65.38% of all students were proficient or better, compared to 46.93% for the district and 36.94% for the state. The school's performance is also impressive in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with all-grade proficiency rates of 48.28% and 49.14%, respectively, well above the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's low-income students perform at a very high level, ranking 1st out of 104 Alaska elementary schools in this subgroup.

However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with a relatively low percentage of minority students, which raises questions about the school's inclusiveness and whether it is providing an equitable education for all students. When compared to nearby schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, suggesting the school has a robust educational program and effective teaching practices, but also highlighting the potential socioeconomic advantages of its student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
       Wasilla, AK  99654


(907) 357-6786

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,311 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
Two or more races:
16.2%
American Indian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.6% Help


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Compare Details Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks better than 84.4% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 5th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks better than 78% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), two or more races (16.2%), American Indian (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 19.8. 24 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is $20,311, which is the 4th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midnight Sun Family Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 27th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Midnight Sun Family Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 20th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Midnight Sun Family Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.32 82nd 213 61.5%
2006 68.99 76th 218 65.1%
2008 72.16 62nd 219 71.7%
2010 65.11 92nd 229 59.8%
2011 63.96 91st 223 59.2%
2013 67.55 77th 223 65.5%
2014 75.50 48th 218 78.0%
2015 83.79 27th 246 89.0%
2017 67.75 48th 180 73.3%
2018 80.38 30th 186 83.9%
2019 82.77 23rd 185 87.6%
2021 79.89 25th 173 85.5%
2022 70.54 40th 171 76.6%
2023 77.76 27th 176 84.7%
2024 76.37 27th 173 84.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.96 1st 104 99.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.01 35th 159 78.0%
2021 83.72 16th 141 88.7%
2022 68.47 35th 143 75.5%
2023 79.10 19th 152 87.5%
2024 62.36 49th 142 65.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.33 12th 159 92.5%
2021 69.63 37th 142 73.9%
2022 74.64 25th 148 83.1%
2023 77.76 20th 148 86.5%
2024 75.54 24th 150 84.0%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.26 34th 147 76.9%
2021 64.63 37th 127 70.9%
2022 53.64 63rd 137 54.0%
2023 77.23 20th 138 85.5%
2024 62.28 43rd 133 67.7%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.73 22nd 132 83.3%
2008 69.48 41st 132 68.9%
2012 77.74 25th 135 81.5%
2013 53.28 68th 136 50.0%
2015 88.54 11th 151 92.7%
2018 85.38 7th 96 92.7%
2019 81.74 12th 99 87.9%
2021 70.89 18th 84 78.6%
2022 65.40 24th 95 74.7%
2023 58.63 37th 92 59.8%
2024 73.37 20th 91 78.0%
See the entire list of Alaska Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.14 25th 66 62.1%
2023 34.32 45th 66 31.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.22 21st 62 66.1%
2022 66.95 18th 68 73.5%
2023 73.03 15th 72 79.2%
2024 83.94 6th 72 91.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.46 14th 72 80.6%
2021 38.91 39th 58 32.8%
2022 49.79 36th 69 47.8%
2023 56.46 32nd 75 57.3%
2024 62.53 26th 74 64.9%
See the entire list of Best Alaska Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 84 0 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 94
1999 79 0 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 91
2000 82 0 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 80 0 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 95 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 106
2003 95 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 106
2004 97 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 108
2005 157 0 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 152 3 2 1 10 n/a n/a 0 168
2007 144 1 2 0 15 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 143 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 4 164
2009 146 0 0 0 16 0 3 0 165
2010 145 0 0 0 16 0 2 0 163
2011 149 0 0 1 15 0 1 0 166
2012 137 0 2 3 19 1 0 0 162
2013 140 2 2 4 18 1 0 0 167
2014 129 0 2 8 24 0 0 0 163
2015 152 1 3 6 30 0 0 0 192
2016 156 1 3 6 21 0 2 0 189
2017 143 1 3 6 22 2 7 0 184
2018 148 3 5 4 25 0 7 0 192
2019 153 3 6 3 19 0 7 0 191
2020 166 1 4 12 13 0 11 0 207
2021 135 0 0 13 10 0 13 0 171
2022 154 0 2 8 9 0 13 0 186
2023 146 0 1 11 12 0 18 0 188
2024 131 0 1 8 10 0 29 0 179

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 94 4.0 23.5 0
1999 91 4.3 21.2 n/a
2000 90 4.0 22.5 n/a
2001 92 4.0 23.0 n/a
2002 106 4.0 26.5 n/a
2003 106 4.0 26.5 n/a
2004 108 5.2 20.8 n/a
2005 169 7.0 24.1 n/a
2006 168 7.5 22.4 n/a
2007 162 7.4 21.9 n/a
2008 164 7.5 21.9 0
2009 165 7.5 22.0 0
2010 163 7.5 21.7 0
2011 166 7.4 22.2 0
2012 162 7.4 21.6 0
2013 167 6.0 27.4 0
2014 163 7.3 22.1 0
2015 192 7.0 27.4 0
2016 189 9.0 21.0 0
2017 184 8.0 22.8 1.6
2018 192 8.2 23.2 1.6
2019 191 8.0 23.8 1.6
2020 207 7.0 29.5 1.4
2021 171 8.0 21.3 n/a
2022 186 8.0 23.2 n/a
2023 188 8.0 23.5 1.6
2024 179 9.0 19.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 94 4.0 23.5 0
1999 91 4.3 21.2 n/a
2000 90 4.0 22.5 n/a
2001 92 4.0 23.0 n/a
2002 106 4.0 26.5 n/a
2003 106 4.0 26.5 n/a
2004 108 5.2 20.8 n/a
2005 169 7.0 24.1 n/a
2006 168 7.5 22.4 n/a
2007 162 7.4 21.9 n/a
2008 164 7.5 21.9 0
2009 165 7.5 22.0 0
2010 163 7.5 21.7 0
2011 166 7.4 22.2 0
2012 162 7.4 21.6 0
2013 167 6.0 27.4 0
2014 163 7.3 22.1 0
2015 192 7.0 27.4 0
2016 189 9.0 21.0 0
2017 184 8.0 22.8 1.6
2018 192 8.2 23.2 1.6
2019 191 8.0 23.8 1.6
2020 207 7.0 29.5 1.4
2021 171 8.0 21.3 n/a
2022 186 8.0 23.2 n/a
2023 188 8.0 23.5 1.6
2024 179 9.0 19.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (0.5%) $20,211 (99.5%) $20,311

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 176 Elementary schools
 2.9%
Ranks 12th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 37th of 92 Middle schools
 28.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Midnight Sun Family Learning Center)55.657.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)48.641.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Midnight Sun Family Learning Center)58.861.9
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)5146.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students191188
 1.6%
African American30
 100%
American Indian1912
 36.8%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander00
White153146
 4.6%
Two or More Races718
 157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.6%1.6%
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Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks 27th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center are 73% White, 16% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.


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