Wasilla Middle School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/wms

610 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

610

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasilla Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	43
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	98
American Indian	63
Pacific Islander	7

White
383 (62.8 %)
Two or More
98 (16.1 %)
American Indian
63 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
43 (7.0 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)352-5300
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/wms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 179

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 229