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Midnight Sun Family Learning Center

Charter | K-8 | 166 students

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Posted October 13, 2010

They are the greatest! They have great parent teacher communication. I never have to wonder where my daughter is in any subject.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

I think Midnight Sun is an awesome school. Each teacher has their own unique style of teaching. Some teachers are straight forward and to the point, others are very warm and patient. I believe parents need to remember that their is no perfect teacher (although I think ours comes close) and they are people, they have good and bad days. I am okay with having someone who is willing to show their true colors, let their limits be known, and let the 'parent' in them be seen. I have seen this in all the teachers. My children don't have the social pressures that conventional school have, very little bullying, and learn respect and responsibility for themselves and others. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2010

Having a choice w/ this charter school is a great option! Unfortunately, leadership is lacking at this school, & the teaching my children received was very uneven. Personal experience w/ some teaching staff was extremely unprofessional. This is a small school built on the 1-room schoolhouse model and is stated in their orientation. Reality is a different story. Boasting the teaching of 'moral character' does not reflect what one sees. Some of the teachers, however, do a remarkable job in the atmosphere they have.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2008

I'm not sure about Mrs. Cyndi's tone or comment or why she appeared upset at the previous comments. I think the school is special. Its teachers, parents and children are unique in their approach to learning and cooperation and the good of the whole versus a 'me, me, me' attitude. I think it produces special children as well as taking good care of special children. Not all children are the same and some need more attention than others for a wide variety of reasons. At Midnight Sun the parents, teachers and children recognize that and reach out to each other regularly. I love this school and environment it creates even if it comes at some cost on occasion to other things as suggested in one of the comments posted in August.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

I have been at this school for the last 9 yrs. I have sat on the board. I cleaned till me fingers could clean no more. Ive made costumes till the wee hours of the morning and I have taught art and still do , if you are not a dedicated parent dont come, if your child is not decicated its not for them ,its not a special school for special kids ,its a great school for great kids! with hard working parents who make time for their kids, and want to be there for their child! love mrs, cyndi
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2007

This one room school house concept is wonderful depending on the classroom your child enters. My daughter has a wonderful teacher who groups according to the needs of the children, not their grade. My son, on the other hand, was not taught math very well as his teacher was not able to do higher math skills. The principal does not support all the teachers equally. There have been many discrepancies that I have noticed between the classrooms.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

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>=90%

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>=80%

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>=80%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

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85%

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>=80%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 76% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=90%

2008

 
 
>80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=80%

2010

 
 
>=90%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=75%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=75%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=90%

2010

 
 
>=75%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=80%

2008

 
 
>80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
>80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=60%

2008

 
 
>80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
>=80%

2009

 
 
>=60%

2008

 
 
>80%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
>=60%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
>=60%

2008

 
 
>80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=80%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female>=80%
Male>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female75%
Male>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female42%
Male>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students77%
Female75%
Male>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Femalen/a
Male>=75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=80%
Femalen/a
Male>=75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=80%
Femalen/a
Male>=75%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=90%
Female>=80%
Male>=75%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=90%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students>=75%
Femalen/a
Male>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=75%
Femalen/a
Male>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=75%
Femalen/a
Male>=60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=60%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students>=75%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students>=75%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students>=75%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students>=75%
Female>=60%
Malen/a
Native Americann/a
White>=75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>=60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities>=75%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 53%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 10% 23%
Two or more races 2% 7%
Asian N/A 5%
Black N/A 4%
Hispanic N/A 6%
Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 0%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7362 West Parks 714
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 357-6786

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