WASILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wasilla Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Wasilla, AK with about 648 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Wasilla Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wasilla Middle School, located at 650 Bogard Road, serves as a key educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school provides a structured middle school environment typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both academic development and social-emotional growth during these pivotal formative years. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while fostering a community atmosphere that reflects the unique culture of the Wasilla area.
Beyond core academics, Wasilla Middle School is integrated into the broader district framework, which emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and support services. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students, providing essential information regarding school calendars, policies, and resources to ensure clear communication between the faculty and the local community. It stands as a vital resource for families in the Mat-Su Valley looking to support their children’s educational journey in a public school setting.
For more information, contact Wasilla Middle School at (907) 352-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
http://www.matsuk12.us/wms
WASILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wasilla, AK with about 648 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 30.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 648 students
- White
- 66.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 18.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.