Meadow Lakes Elementary vs Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students
| Measure | Meadow Lakes Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 159 | #38 of 159 |
| National rank | #37162 of 50,301 | #14411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 308 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 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 32.1).
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Midnight Sun Family Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 23.6).
- •Meadow Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 189.
- •Meadow Lakes 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 Meadow Lakes Elementary better than Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks higher (65.6 vs 32.1 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 Meadow Lakes Elementary and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Lakes Elementary: 308. Midnight Sun Family Learning Center: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Lakes Elementary and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center rank in Alaska?
Meadow Lakes Elementary is 124th of 159 and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 38th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).