Machetanz Elementary School
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 864-2300
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 468 students
Machetanz Elementary School, a public school located in Wasilla, AK, serves grades PK-5 in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Machetanz Elementary School is a public school located in Wasilla, AK. 468 students attend Machetanz Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | 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. |
| Academic Progress | 5/10 | The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2019 and 2022 Alaska Science Assessment data from Alaska Department of Education, using 2019 Alaska Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools data from Alaska Department of Education, using 2022 Alaska System of Academic Readiness data from Alaska Department of Education, and using 2019 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: August 15, 2022
Staff couldnt get my childs name correct.
Principal called my child autistic without any evaluation or proof. My child is not autistic and has been tested. Staff ignore parents when greeted at drop off. Teacher waited two days to notify me of serious incident. Child strongly dislikes this school and never wants to go back.
Beautiful location though.
Posted: August 15, 2022
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Posted: April 29, 2019
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Posted: April 29, 2019
I would not recommend this school to a family that has SPED children.
Posted: April 29, 2019
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Posted: November 2, 2018
My son understands what is being asked of him by his teacher. She uses different ways of explaining lessons when necessary and is open to trying different strategies with different children.
Posted: November 2, 2018
Character traits are recited during the Machetanz pledge, there are posters on the walls and they regularly address positive character traits in different learning units.
Posted: November 2, 2018
We love Mrs. Dowd. She's responsive and kind and always present during activities.
Posted: November 2, 2018
My son is an active child and sometimes has difficulty focusing. His classroom and specials teachers have worked with him to develop extra supports to increase his focus.
Posted: November 2, 2018
We haven't had much experience with this.
Posted: November 2, 2018
Homework my son receives is consistent and reasonable. He isn't asked to spend hours on work outside of class, and is instead encouraged to go play after school.
Posted: November 2, 2018
We love Machetanz and sought a boundary exemption to attend this school when my son started Kindergarten. By far the best in the area. The school is clean, they have an extensive playground and everyone is really friendly. When there have been issues, they have been dealt with promptly, fairly and effectively. I feel heard and listened to and that my input is valued. There is a lot of parent involvement - there are many parents at each class/school event. Parent participation is welcomed and I feel encouraged to attend activities as both a parent and parent volunteer. I get frequent communication from my sons teacher in the form of class newsletters, informational emails and responses to any questions I may have. Homework is consistent and reasonable. This really is a great school - my son likes his classmates and his teacher, and for a little boy, that's saying something! :)
Posted: April 2, 2018
Posted: April 2, 2018
Allowed my child to be bullied and discontinued our agreed upon initial course of action without consent or communication to Family
Posted: April 2, 2018
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Posted: April 2, 2018
Does not adapt to different learning styles well in the 3-4 years our children attended.
Posted: April 2, 2018
We are seeking alternatives at this time to include boundary exemption and home schooling due to my childs daily bullying.
Posted: April 2, 2018
Looking for alternatives to the point that I dont know if my child will be able to finish the short two months left in the school year
Posted: April 15, 2015
Machetanz elementary is hands down the best public education school in the Mat-Su district. - Just ask the out of district parents that have their children on the waiting list year after year. The STEM program is a fantastic opportunity for growing minds. I sincerely appreciate the teaching staff for continually going the extra mile to encourage, educate and challenge our kids. Our children are EXCITED to go to school and I'm thoroughly pleased with their academic progress.
Posted: April 2, 2015
Horrible leadership at this school. Playground is satisfactory, teachers are great and the school is beautiful.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bluffs at The Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 0.2 mi | |
| 2 | Wasilla Alaska | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 15.2 mi | |
| 3 | Eagle Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Eagle River | AK | 19 mi | |
| 4 | Fort Richardson Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 21.9 mi | |
| 5 | Elmendorf Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 26 mi | |
| 6 | Cheney Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 28.1 mi | |
| 7 | Airport Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 28.7 mi | |
| 8 | Rogers Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 30.1 mi | |
| 9 | Scenic Way in Downtown Anchorage | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 30.6 mi | |
| 10 | Turnagain Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 31.6 mi | |
| 11 | Spruce Mobile Home Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 31.8 mi | |
| 12 | Westbury Drive | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 32 mi | |
| 13 | Spenard Housing Area | 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 | 34.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Richardson | 23.8 mi. |
| Elmendorf AFB | 25.7 mi. |
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