Tanaina Elementary vs Wasilla Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tanaina Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Tanaina Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Wasilla Middle School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 159 | #22 of 31 |
| National rank | #31697 of 50,301 | #12212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanaina Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 28.5).
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Wasilla Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 55.2%).
- •Tanaina Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.1).
- •Wasilla Middle School is the larger school with 584 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 Tanaina Elementary better than Wasilla Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tanaina Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 28.5 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 Tanaina Elementary and Wasilla Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tanaina Elementary: 324. Wasilla Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tanaina Elementary and Wasilla Middle School rank in Alaska?
Tanaina Elementary is 114th of 159 and Wasilla Middle School is 22nd of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).