Knik Charter School

Summary:

Knik Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 98 students. The school is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knik Charter School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (51.02%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics are all below the district and state averages. Interestingly, Knik Charter School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (3.06%) compared to nearby schools like Valley Pathways (81%) and Mat-Su Day School (36.9%). The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which is better than the larger nearby schools like Twindly Bridge Charter School (91.5) and Mat-Su Central School (95.9).

When compared to other charter schools in the area, such as American Charter Academy and Twindly Bridge Charter School, Knik Charter School's test scores are significantly lower, particularly in Science and Mathematics. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its academic performance. Additionally, the school's small size and specialized focus may present unique operational and resource challenges, and the higher spending per student ($18,018 in 2018-2019) may not be translating into better academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 758 N Shoreline Dr.
       Wasilla, AK  99687


(907) 864-6090

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 173 Alaska Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
51.0%
Two or more races:
31.6%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.1% Help


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Compare Details Knik Charter School ranks worse than 75.1% of elementary schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Knik Charter School ranks worse than 86.8% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.07. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knik Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knik Charter School 130th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Knik Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Knik Charter School 79th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Knik Charter School in the ranking list.)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knik Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Knik Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.73 130th 173 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Knik Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.32 94th 150 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Knik Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.07 79th 91 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Knik Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 14 1 1 1 50 0 31 0 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knik Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 98 8.0 12.2 3.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knik Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 98 8.0 12.2 3.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Students at Knik Charter School are 51% American Indian, 32% Two or more races, 14% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Knik Charter School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Alaska alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended Knik Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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