- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmer, AK
Mat-Su Middle College School
Federal NCES profile for Mat-Su Middle College School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020051000747
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mat-Su Middle College School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Palmer · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 222
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Middle College School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Palmer, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mat-Su Middle College School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 020051000747 · Palmer, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Mat-Su Middle College School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Mat-Su Middle College School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 222
Mat-Su Middle College School
222 students
What this shows Mat-Su Middle College School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mat-Su Middle College School compares
Mat-Su Middle College School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 222 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Mat-Su Middle College School is less mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mat-Su Middle College School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mat-Su Middle College School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Palmer
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Peak Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 16:1 students per teacher
Swanson Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Butte Elementary
Standard public school
263 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Beryozova School
Standard public school
39 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mat-Su Youth Facility
Alternative education program
10 students 10:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Middle College School
How many students attend Mat-Su Middle College School?
Mat-Su Middle College School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mat-Su Middle College School?
The largest demographic group at Mat-Su Middle College School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Palmer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mat-Su Middle College School?
Mat-Su Middle College School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mat-Su Middle College School rank among schools in Palmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Mat-Su Middle College School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Palmer, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palmer on the city page.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Mat-Su Middle College School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.