- Colony Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Palmer Middle School (350.5:1 vs. 279:1).
- Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Colony Middle School (339 vs. 314).
- Colony Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Palmer Middle School (32 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Palmer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Colony Middle School (339 vs. 314).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Colony Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Palmer Middle School (32 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Palmer Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Colony Middle School (21 vs. 12).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Colony Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Palmer Middle School (350.5:1 vs. 279:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Palmer Middle School
$15,575.03
Colony Middle School
$15,575.03
Local revenue share
Palmer Middle School
23.1%
Colony Middle School
23.1%
State revenue share
Palmer Middle School
66.2%
Colony Middle School
66.2%
Federal revenue share
Palmer Middle School
10.7%
Colony Middle School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Palmer Middle School
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.