At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 33 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Wasilla Middle School: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
19.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 607
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wasilla. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 584 students for 2024–25.
Among 33 middle schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 401 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, above the Alaska median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.6%) and multiracial (18.5%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wasilla Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.6%
- Hispanic8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial18.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palmer Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
563 reported students
Houston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
318 reported students
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
601 reported students
Palmer High School
High · Grades 09–12
616 reported students
Teeland Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
643 reported students
John Shaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
Public schools near Wasilla Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasilla High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 816 | 0.3 mi |
| Iditarod Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 424 | 0.3 mi |
| Mat-Su Central School Other · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 2,780 | 0.4 mi |
| Tanaina Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 324 | 1.8 mi |
| Burchell High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 200 | 2.1 mi |
| Twindly Bridge Charter School Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 601 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wasilla Middle School
What grades does Wasilla Middle School serve?
Wasilla Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Wasilla Middle School?
Wasilla Middle School reported 584 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 33 Alaska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 607 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wasilla Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 584 students and 29.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wasilla Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wasilla Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wasilla Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wasilla Middle School in?
Wasilla Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wasilla Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wasilla High School (0.3 mi), Iditarod Elementary (0.3 mi), Mat-Su Central School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.