Enrollment
643
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wasilla, AK
Teeland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Teeland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020051000444
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teeland Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Alaska schools.
- #12 of 26
- public schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Teeland Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teeland Middle School ranks #12 of 26 public schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Teeland Middle School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Teeland Middle School
Teeland Middle School is a large middle school in Wasilla, Alaska, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 94% of state schools at 643 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spends $16,171 per pupil, 51% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wasilla's middle schools, it stands alongside Wasilla Middle School (584 students): Teeland Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 20.1:1).
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students) and Colony High School (1,046 students) alongside Teeland Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Teeland Middle School compares
Teeland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 46% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Alaska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Teeland Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which includes Teeland Middle School.
$16,171
Per student
-51%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 62.7%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Teeland Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teeland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 middle schools in Wasilla
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~643 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Teeland Middle School
How many students attend Teeland Middle School?
Teeland Middle School has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wasilla, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teeland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Teeland Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Teeland Middle School?
33.1% of students at Teeland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teeland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Teeland Middle School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teeland Middle School?
Teeland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Teeland Middle School rank among public schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Teeland Middle School ranks #12 of 26 public schools in Wasilla, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wasilla on the city page.
Is Teeland Middle School a good school?
Teeland Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Alaska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Teeland Middle 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.
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