Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School's ranking?
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School often compared to?
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Shaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
471 students attend Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School?
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School offer ?
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School part of?
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School located?
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School is located in the Gateway neighborhood of Wasilla, AK.
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