John Shaw Elementary vs Mat-Su Day School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Shaw Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Mat-Su Day School
Wasilla · Public other · Grades K–12
70 students
| Measure | John Shaw Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Mat-Su Day School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #56 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #17662 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 507 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 15% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 15%).
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24.5%).
- •Mat-Su Day School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 41.2%).
- •Mat-Su Day School does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 16.9).
- •John Shaw Elementary is the larger school with 507 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 John Shaw Elementary 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 John Shaw Elementary and Mat-Su Day School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Shaw Elementary: 507. Mat-Su Day School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Shaw Elementary and Mat-Su Day School rank in Alaska?
John Shaw Elementary is 56th of 159 and Mat-Su Day School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).