Palmer High School vs. Monson High School
Should I attend Palmer High School or Monson 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
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Monson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
565 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#985 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
83
-
Grade 7 Students
91
69
Grade 8 Students
112
69
Grade 9 Students
77
36
Grade 10 Students
63
42
Grade 11 Students
64
41
Grade 12 Students
70
62
Ungraded Students
5
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
74%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
