Colony Middle School
- Colony Middle School serves 745 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% 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
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Colony Middle School's student population of 745 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 745 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colony Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colony Middle School is 0.43, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| 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 | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 14% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 3% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 1143 students
0.3 miles
9550 E Colony School Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5500 0.3 9-12 1143 - Palmer Pioneer Peak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 430 students
0.5 miles
1959 North Trunk Road
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5700 0.5 K-5 430 - Wasilla Fronteras Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 289 students
1.4 miles
7010 E Bogard Road
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907)745-2223 1.4 K-8 289 - Palmer Birchtree Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 415 students
1.6 miles
7101 E Palmer Wasilla Highway
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)745-1831 1.6 K-8 415 - Wasilla Finger Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 379 students
2.2 miles
5981 Eek Street
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)864-2200 2.2 PK-5 379
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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