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School Comparison

Valley Pathways
vs.
Colony Middle School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Valley Pathways
Colony Middle School
  • Colony Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Pathways (350.5:1 vs. 182:1).
  • Colony Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Pathways (314 vs. 207).
  • Colony Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Valley Pathways (32 vs. 1).
  • 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

Colony Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Pathways (314 vs. 207).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Colony Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Valley Pathways (32 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Colony Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Valley Pathways (27 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Colony Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Pathways (350.5:1 vs. 182:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Valley Pathways

3 metrics were reported by Valley Pathways. Comparable data for Colony 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
Colony Middle School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Valley Pathways
23.1%
Colony Middle School
23.1%
State revenue share
Valley Pathways
66.2%
Colony Middle School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Valley Pathways
10.7%
Colony Middle School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Valley Pathways
41%
Colony 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.