Palmer Middle School
Tel:
(907)761-4300
- Palmer Middle School serves 561 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (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 51% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
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Palmer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Palmer Middle School's student population of 561 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 561 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palmer Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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) | 27% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 19% | 23% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 69% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Palmer Middle School is Palmer High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Academy Charter School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 244 students
1.2 miles
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-2358 1.2 K-8 244 - Palmer Palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 809 students
1.3 miles
1170 W Arctic Ave
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-8400 1.3 9-12 809 - Palmer Beryozova School Grades: K-12 | 28 students
1.4 miles
501 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)495-9390 1.4 K-12 28 - Palmer Mat-su Youth Facility Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 11 students
1.4 miles
501 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)761-7238 1.4 6-12 11 - Palmer Swanson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 465 students
1.4 miles
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)861-5300 1.4 PK-2 465
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