Sherrod Elementary School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should you attend Sherrod Elementary School or Pioneer Peak Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Sherrod Elementary School in Palmer, AK, serves 369 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade with a studentâteacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 44%, higher than the Alaska state average of 32% and the district average of 41%, though scores declined from a peak of 58% in 2018 to 44% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 36%, higher than the state average of 29% but shows a notable decline from 53% in 2021 to 36% in 2022.
Science proficiency ranges between 45â49%, higher than the state average of 38%, with an increase from 20% in 2021 to up to 49% in 2022.
Enrollment decreased from 467 students in 1999 to 395 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 0% in 2001 to 43% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school's overall ranking declined from #50 in 2010 to #165 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in relative performance among Alaska elementary schools.
Sherrod Elementary's graduation rate is 95%, exceeding the state average of 78% and the district average of 80%.
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
383 students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#91 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
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Kindergarten Students
-
61
Grade 1 Students
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53
Grade 2 Students
-
86
Grade 3 Students
110
73
Grade 4 Students
118
92
Grade 5 Students
130
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
5%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
59%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
20%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%