Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Elementary | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–02 | 396 | 72 | A |
| Academy Charter School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 258 | 70 | A |
| Mat-Su Middle College School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 08–12 | 187 | 69 | A |
| Birchtree Charter School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 406 | 66 | A |
| Pioneer Peak Elementary | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 497 | 65 | A |
| Beryozova School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 30 | 65 | A |
| Colony Middle School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–08 | 701 | 52 | A |
| Palmer Middle School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–08 | 558 | 47 | A |
| Butte Elementary | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 244 | 44 | A |
| Colony High School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 1,149 | 41 | A |
| Sherrod Elementary | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–05 | 371 | 40 | A |
| Valley Pathways | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 182 | 13 | A |
| Mat-Su Youth Facility | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–12 | 7 | — insufficient data | A |
| Palmer High School | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 750 | — insufficient data | F |