Mat-Su Day School

Public, Alternative K-12

2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 864-6000

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $54,341

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Two or more races:

18.5%

American Indian:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mat-Su Day School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.05. (See more...)

Compare Details Mat-Su Day School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mat-Su Day School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63%), two or more races (18.5%), American Indian (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mat-Su Day School is 6, which is the lowest among 7 alternative schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District! (See more...)

Compare Mat-Su Day School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mat-Su Day School is $54,341, which is the highest among 7 alternative schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mat-Su Day School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

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

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Rank History for Mat-Su Day School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2015	33.05	93^rd	151	38.4%

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

Rank History for Mat-Su Day School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mat-Su Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile
2009	6.33	148^th	151	2.0%
2013	24.99	106^th	148	28.4%
2014	26.49	103^rd	139	25.9%
2015	54.51	60^th	135	55.6%
2019	30.80	57^th	77	26.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Mat-Su Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.05	41^st	58	29.3%

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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.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr

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Enrollment information for Mat-Su Day School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	17	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	19
2009	28	0	0	0	8	0	1	37
2010	31	0	0	1	9	0	1	42
2011	35	3	0	4	10	1	2	55
2012	41	3	0	4	9	0	0	57
2013	44	5	1	1	14	0	0	65
2014	43	3	1	7	21	0	0	75
2015	49	2	0	2	14	1	0	68
2016	52	2	1	2	17	1	3	78
2017	57	3	2	2	17	2	4	87
2018	61	5	4	0	11	2	6	89
2019	60	5	1	1	13	0	2	82
2020	47	0	1	10	10	0	3	71
2021	48	0	1	6	14	0	9	78
2022	44	1	1	0	14	0	10	70
2023	52	2	1	4	15	0	10	84
2024	51	1	0	4	10	0	15	81

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 Mat-Su Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	19	3.0	6.3	0
2009	37	5.0	7.4	0
2010	42	5.9	7.1	0
2011	55	7.0	7.8	0
2012	57	8.0	7.1	0
2013	65	3.8	16.8	0
2014	75	6.9	10.7	0
2015	68	8.0	8.5	39.7
2016	78	11.0	7.0	41
2017	87	13.5	6.4	43.7
2018	89	15.4	5.7	68.5
2019	82	18.5	4.4	52.4
2020	71	14.0	5.0	42.3
2021	78	14.0	5.5	n/a
2022	70	14.5	4.8	n/a
2023	84	14.0	6.0	36.9
2024	81	13.5	6.0	42

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 Mat-Su Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	19	3.0	6.3	0
2009	37	5.0	7.4	0
2010	42	5.9	7.1	0
2011	55	7.0	7.8	0
2012	57	8.0	7.1	0
2013	65	3.8	16.8	0
2014	75	6.9	10.7	0
2015	68	8.0	8.5	39.7
2016	78	11.0	7.0	41
2017	87	13.5	6.4	43.7
2018	89	15.4	5.7	68.5
2019	82	18.5	4.4	52.4
2020	71	14.0	5.0	42.3
2021	78	14.0	5.5	n/a
2022	70	14.5	4.8	n/a
2023	84	14.0	6.0	36.9
2024	81	13.5	6.0	42

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mat-Su Day School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$9,228 (17.0%)	$45,113 (83.0%)	$54,341

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mat-Su Day School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	82	84	2.4%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	13	15	15.4%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	52	13.3%
Two or More Races	2	10	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	36.9%	15.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAR English Language Arts (2024)								STAR Mathematics (2024)							ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 9th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mat-Su Day School	Public, Alternative	K-12	2360 N Tait Dr	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 864-6000	81	14	6.0	42.0%	51 (63.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (18.5%)								(n/a)																			$54,341	$9,228	$45,113
Knik Charter Correspondence School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	758 N Shoreline Dr.	Wasilla	99687	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(907) 864-6090	29	1	29.0		7 (24.1%)	1 (3.4%)	3 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (24.1%)								(n/a)
Knik Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	758 N Shoreline Dr.	Wasilla	99687	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(907) 864-6090	156	11	13.5	147.4%	37 (23.7%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.6%)	64 (41.0%)	3 (1.9%)	44 (28.2%)								(n/a)	46.2	21.1	35.7	30.0	36.4	22.2		29.0	30.8	15.0	21.4		27.3	22.2	21.3	35.7	16.7	23.7
Twindly Bridge Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	141 E Seldon Rd Ste C	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	No	Yes	No	(907) 376-6680	592	6	98.9		486 (82.1%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.8%)								(n/a)	40.0	50.0	45.5	76.5	50.0	50.0		52.4	40.0	40.0	27.3	33.3	57.1		35.9			80.7	$8,669	$98	$8,570
Mat-Su Central School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	600 E Railroad Ave #6	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	Yes	No	(907) 352-7480	2,558	25	102.3		1,910 (74.7%)	24 (0.9%)	150 (5.9%)	26 (1.0%)	104 (4.1%)	3 (0.1%)	341 (13.3%)								(n/a)	35.3	57.7	51.9	44.0	58.3	52.6	37.5	50.0	41.2	53.9	42.9	32.0	52.2	42.1	42.5	53.3	75.0	63.0	$8,093	$260	$7,833
Valley Pathways	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1150 North France Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 761-4650	153	12	12.7	85.6%	86 (56.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (19.6%)								(n/a)																			$16,308	$1,852	$14,456
American Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7362 W Parks Hwy #725	Wasilla	99623	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 352-0150	197	12	16.8		167 (84.8%)	4 (2.0%)	8 (4.1%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.6%)								(n/a)	35.0	47.4	57.9	57.9	73.9	73.1		58.7	40.0	73.7	84.2	79.0	69.6	80.8	71.4	61.9	70.4	66.7	$18,018	$130	$17,888
Distance Learning/Corresp. Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	12812 Old Glen Hwy	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Iditarod Area School District	No	No	Yes	No	(907) 694-6100	156	2	78.0		127 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)																			$21,394	$617	$20,778

Frequently Asked Questions about Mat-Su Day School

What district is Mat-Su Day School in?

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

How many students attend Mat-Su Day School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 81 students attended Mat-Su Day School.

What is the racial makeup of Mat-Su Day School?

Students at Mat-Su Day School are 63% White, 19% Two or more races, 12% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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