Goose Bay Elementary vs Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goose Bay Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
305 students
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students
| Measure | Goose Bay Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 159 | #38 of 159 |
| National rank | #16249 of 50,301 | #14411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 305 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 62.8).
- •Goose Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 23.6).
- •Goose Bay Elementary is the larger school with 305 students compared with 189.
- •Goose Bay Elementary is a public school while Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Goose Bay Elementary better than Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks higher (65.6 vs 62.8 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 Goose Bay Elementary and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goose Bay Elementary: 305. Midnight Sun Family Learning Center: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goose Bay Elementary and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center rank in Alaska?
Goose Bay Elementary is 48th of 159 and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 38th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).