- Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Academy Charter School (339 vs. 45).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Academy Charter School (26 vs. 0).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Academy Charter School (21 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Academy Charter School (339 vs. 45).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Palmer Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Academy Charter School (15 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palmer Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Academy Charter School (26 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Palmer Middle School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Academy Charter School (2 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Palmer Middle School
1 metric was reported by Palmer Middle School. Comparable data for Academy Charter School is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
279:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Academy Charter School
$15,575.03
Palmer Middle School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Academy Charter School
23.1%
Palmer Middle School
23.1%
State revenue share
Academy Charter School
66.2%
Palmer Middle School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Academy Charter School
10.7%
Palmer Middle School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Academy Charter School
41%
Palmer Middle School
41%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$90,625
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$90,625
Poverty rate
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.3%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
24.3%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
24.3%
Unemployment rate
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
5%
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.