Palmer Middle School serves 562 students in grades 6-8.
Palmer Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmer Middle School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palmer Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Palmer Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer Middle School's ranking?
Palmer Middle School is ranked #255 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Palmer Middle School often compared to?
Palmer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colony Middle School, Teeland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Palmer Middle School?
562 students attend Palmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Palmer Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Middle School?
Palmer Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmer Middle School offer ?
Palmer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer Middle School part of?
Palmer Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
💐 Spring Break
March 08, 2024 (Friday)
💐 Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
💐 Spring Break
March 12, 2024 (Tuesday)
💐 Spring Break
March 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
💐 Spring Break
March 14, 2024 (Thursday)
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