- Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Pathways (339 vs. 207).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Pathways (279:1 vs. 182:1).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Valley Pathways (26 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Pathways (339 vs. 207).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Palmer Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Valley Pathways (15 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palmer Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Valley Pathways (26 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Palmer Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Pathways (279:1 vs. 182:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Valley Pathways
3 metrics were reported by Valley Pathways. Comparable data for Palmer Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
66
Dual enrollment
1
SAT/ACT participation
9
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Valley Pathways
$15,575.03
Palmer Middle School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Valley Pathways
23.1%
Palmer Middle School
23.1%
State revenue share
Valley Pathways
66.2%
Palmer Middle School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Valley Pathways
10.7%
Palmer Middle School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Valley Pathways
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.