Colony Middle School
- Colony Middle School serves 764 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Colony Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 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%.
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 grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% 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 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #159 out of 465 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 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 | 24% | 40% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Colony High School Grades: 9-12 | 1121 students
0.3 miles
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5500 0.3 9-12 1121 - Palmer Pioneer Peak Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
0.5 miles
1959 North Trunk Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5700 0.5 PK-5 434 - Wasilla Fronteras Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 289 students
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
Grades: K-8 | 416 students
1.6 miles
7101 E Palmer-wasilla Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)745-1831 1.6 K-8 416 - Wasilla Finger Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 412 students
2.2 miles
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2200 2.2 PK-5 412
School Reviews
| 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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