- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wasilla, AK
Wasilla Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wasilla Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020051000545
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasilla Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alaska schools.
- #14 of 26
- public schools in Wasilla · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasilla Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasilla Middle School ranks #14 of 26 public schools in Wasilla, AK.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Wasilla Middle School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 020051000545 · Wasilla, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 20.1:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Wasilla Middle School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Wasilla Middle 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 584
Wasilla Middle School
584 students
What this shows Wasilla Middle School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasilla Middle School compares
Wasilla Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Alaska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Two or More 18.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Wasilla Middle School is more 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 Wasilla 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasilla Middle 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 middle schools in Wasilla
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wasilla Middle School
How many students attend Wasilla Middle School?
Wasilla Middle School has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wasilla, AK. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasilla Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasilla Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasilla Middle School?
37.2% of students at Wasilla Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasilla Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wasilla Middle School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Wasilla, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasilla Middle School?
Wasilla Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wasilla Middle School rank among public schools in Wasilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasilla Middle School ranks #14 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.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Wasilla 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.