Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center 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 Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is 0.38, 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
#110 out of 459 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center's ranking?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is ranked #110 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Midnight Sun Family Learning Center often compared to?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
188 students attend Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Midnight Sun Family Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midnight Sun Family Learning Center?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Midnight Sun Family Learning Center offer ?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midnight Sun Family Learning Center part of?
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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