Mat-Su Central School vs Tanaina Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mat-Su Central School
Wasilla · Public other · Grades K–12
2,780 students
Tanaina Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Mat-Su Central School Wasilla, Alaska | Tanaina Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #114 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #31697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,780 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 2,780 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 99.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Mat-Su Central School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 99.3).
- •Mat-Su Central School is the larger school with 2,780 students compared with 324.
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 Mat-Su Central School better than Tanaina Elementary?
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 Mat-Su Central School and Tanaina Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mat-Su Central School: 2,780. Tanaina Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mat-Su Central School and Tanaina Elementary rank in Alaska?
Mat-Su Central School is unranked and Tanaina Elementary is 114th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).