Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School vs Mat-Su Day School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Mat-Su Day School
Wasilla · Public other · Grades K–12
70 students
| Measure | Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School Wasilla, Alaska | Mat-Su Day School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #22 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #11373 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 468 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 15% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 15%).
- •Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 38.6%).
- •Mat-Su Day School does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 18.7).
- •Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 70.
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 Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School better than Mat-Su Day School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School and Mat-Su Day School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School: 468. Mat-Su Day School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School and Mat-Su Day School rank in Alaska?
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School is 22nd of 159 and Mat-Su Day School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).