Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is located in Palmer, AK and includes 43 schools that serve 16,468 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spends $12,485 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the AK state average being 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.