Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 352-5300
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 584 students
Wasilla Middle School, a public school located in Wasilla, AK, serves grades 6-8 in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wasilla Middle School is a public school located in Wasilla, AK. 584 students attend Wasilla Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Alaska Science Assessment data from Alaska Department of Education, and using 2024 Alaska System of Academic Readiness data from Alaska Department of Education. |
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Posted: September 25, 2025
So, I am a 8th grader in this school, and for a second, I thought this was a good school. ITS NOT. I saw a kid get pantsed in the gym 3 TIMES BY THE SAME PERSON. Then when he went for the 4th time in 15 MINUTES the kid turned around and "scared him." Then the kid who scared him got in more trouble While the kid who did the pantsing got off Scott free. How does that work you ask? I don't have the FOGGIEST IDEA. I don't know why this is on "great schools.org." Its the complete OPPOSITE. This should be on Terrible schools.org. So overall 1 star.
NOT RECOMMENDED
Posted: January 5, 2025
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Posted: January 5, 2025
I pulled my child and opted to homeschool them after 2 months. My child was never challenged and most of the teachers used YouTube videos to teach instead of actually doing the teaching themselves. It feels like since COVID, classroom teaching has become monitoring the class while they have free reign on their laptops. There was very little oversight on how laptops were used and no learning was being done.
Posted: February 27, 2020
my child will not remain here. This school turns good kids into criminals, with their lack of action in situations
Posted: February 27, 2020
petty and too worried about vulgar displays of power over pre teen kids
Posted: February 27, 2020
I've voiced a number of issues and my child still is being harassed and made to feel unsafe here
Posted: February 27, 2020
good primary teacher, others dont respond to emails adequately and have ignorant responses
Posted: July 16, 2013
Wasilla Middle School had a bad reputation in the Mat-Su Valley. Majority of the students at WMS are lower income. The learning environment is very difficult for student and the students are disrespectful to staff and other student.
Posted: August 31, 2012
Dude all i have to say is i love WMS the teachers are great very helpful and easy to connect with. Im not sure what the "make you day" program is but i have never noticed it being a problem, right now we have "passports" and you dont really need them. Hah. I have a lot of friends here and i really enjoy going to wasilla middle school. By the way im in 7th grade so hah yea...
Posted: May 18, 2011
I am in my 2nd year at WMS. The first year was ok, however 8th and 7th graders would tease the 6th graders, and the teachers approved of it by also saying that 6th graders "are at the bottom of the totem pole" and not sticking up for them. I am almost done with my 7th grade and I think this was the worst school year of my whole life. I can't take art class seriously since most of it seems to be elementary stuff (or is just review from last year), the Make Your Day program is just a joke, bullies seem to be everywhere, and there are no after school activities that I want. There are some nice teachers, but then you start to dislike most of them by the end of the year or by your next year.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bluffs at The Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 4.5 mi | |
| 2 | Wasilla Alaska | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 11 mi | |
| 3 | Eagle Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Eagle River | AK | 20.2 mi | |
| 4 | Fort Richardson Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 22.6 mi | |
| 5 | Elmendorf Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 26 mi | |
| 6 | Cheney Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 28.7 mi | |
| 7 | Airport Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 29 mi | |
| 8 | Rogers Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 30.3 mi | |
| 9 | Scenic Way in Downtown Anchorage | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 30.5 mi | |
| 10 | Turnagain Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 31.4 mi | |
| 11 | Westbury Drive | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 32 mi | |
| 12 | Spenard Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 32.4 mi | |
| 13 | Spruce Mobile Home Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 32.4 mi | |
| 14 | Strawberry Lane Apartment Homes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 34.5 mi | |
| 15 | Huffman Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 35.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Richardson | 24.4 mi. |
| Elmendorf AFB | 25.8 mi. |
