B−
Palmer Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1159 S Chugach, Palmer, AK 99645 · (907) 761-4300 · Part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Students
563
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Palmer Middle School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 14.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 32.5%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 39.4%
Location
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1159 S Chugach, Palmer
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6192
Grade 7187
Grade 8184
Enrollment over time
491’20
562’21
594’22
567’23
563’24
Up 14.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 67%Two or more races 16%Hispanic 7%American Indian/Alaska Native 7%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.