Colony Middle School
Colony Middle School serves 764 students in grades 6-8.
Colony Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Colony Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Colony Middle School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 764 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Colony Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Colony Middle School is 0.45, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #191 out of 466 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 73% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Colony Middle School is Colony High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fronteras Charter School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pioneer Peak Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Colony High School Math: 23% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,121 student10
0.3 miles
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500 0.3 9-12 1,121 - Palmer Pioneer Peak Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 60%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 434 students10
0.5 miles
1959 North Trunk Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700 0.5 PK-5 434 - Wasilla Fronteras Charter School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 289 students10
1.4 miles
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223 1.4 K-8 289 - Palmer Birchtree Charter School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 416 students10
1.6 miles
7101 E Palmer-wasilla Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831 1.6 K-8 416 - Wasilla Finger Lake Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 412 students10
2.2 miles
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200 2.2 PK-5 412
School Reviews
| 1 Worst school ever I have nothing good to say about this school IT IS THE WORST. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Miriam |
| 5 The teachers and staff at Colony Middle School are absolutely fantastic. I love that you can go online and keep up with your child's progress and stay on top of any improvements that need to be made. I also love that they have a NO TOLERANCE for ANY type of bullying and they take care of any issues IMMEDIATELY. My daughter's grades have improved tremendously since attending this school and she's even made the Honor Roll! I couldn't be happier! - Posted by Parent - Taure |
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