Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Teeland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teeland Middle School's student population of 657 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Teeland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teeland Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teeland Middle School's ranking?
Teeland Middle School is ranked #212 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Teeland Middle School often compared to?
Teeland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Teeland Middle School?
657 students attend Teeland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Teeland Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teeland Middle School?
Teeland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Teeland Middle School offer ?
Teeland Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Teeland Middle School part of?
Teeland Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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