Wasilla Middle School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
584 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wasilla Middle School, located at 650 Bogard Road, serves as a key educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school provides a structured middle school environment typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both academic development and social-emotional growth during these pivotal formative years. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while fostering a community atmosphere that reflects the unique culture of the Wasilla area.

Beyond core academics, Wasilla Middle School is integrated into the broader district framework, which emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and support services. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students, providing essential information regarding school calendars, policies, and resources to ensure clear communication between the faculty and the local community. It stands as a vital resource for families in the Mat-Su Valley looking to support their children’s educational journey in a public school setting.
584
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    360 (61.6%)
  • Two or More
    108 (18.5%)
  • American Indian
    48 (8.2%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (8.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.5%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone: (907)352-5300
Website: http://www.matsuk12.us/wms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 214
Grade 7 199
Grade 8 171
Gender Ratio