Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs Teeland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Teeland Middle School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Teeland Middle School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 159 | #70 of 159 |
| National rank | #15511 of 50,301 | #21408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 422 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 45% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 55.4).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Teeland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 39.7%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Teeland Middle School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 422.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Creek Elementary better than Teeland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Creek Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Teeland Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 422. Teeland Middle School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Teeland Middle School rank in Alaska?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 43rd of 159 and Teeland Middle School is 70th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).