Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Palmer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Palmer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer Middle School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Palmer Middle School?
567 students attend Palmer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Palmer Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
