Summary:
The city of Big Lake, Alaska is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Big Lake Elementary, Houston High School, and Houston Middle School. These schools operate within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and serve a diverse student population.
Among the three schools, Big Lake Elementary stands out for its strong science proficiency, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has lower overall rankings and ratings compared to other elementary schools in Alaska. In contrast, Houston High School and Houston Middle School perform significantly below the district and state averages in all subject areas, with Houston Middle School ranking in the bottom 10% of Alaska middle schools.
The data also reveals disparities in the socioeconomic status of the student populations, with Big Lake Elementary having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while Houston Middle School has a very low rate. These differences in socioeconomic status may contribute to the observed performance gaps, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support programs to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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