Monson High School vs. Palmer High School
Should I attend Monson High School or Palmer High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Monson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 325 students in grades 7-12, Monson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 565 students in grades 6-12, Palmer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
325 students
565 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1159 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
83
Grade 7 Students
69
91
Grade 8 Students
69
112
Grade 9 Students
36
77
Grade 10 Students
42
63
Grade 11 Students
41
64
Grade 12 Students
62
70
Ungraded Students
6
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
87%
74%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%