Summary:
The 99645 zip code area of Palmer, Alaska is home to 13 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools, all part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This district is ranked 8th out of 24 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
A few schools stand out in the area, including Academy Charter School, a high-performing elementary/middle charter school that ranks 6th out of 176 elementary schools in the state and has a 5-star rating. It boasts exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another standout is Pioneer Peak Elementary, a public school that ranks 36th out of 176 elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with particularly strong science proficiency. The area's high schools also include Colony High School, which ranks 17th out of 62 high schools in the state and has a 4-star rating.
The schools in the 99645 zip code area serve a diverse student population, with White students making up the largest racial group. Free and reduced-price lunch rates vary widely, from less than 1% at Birchtree Charter School to 81% at Valley Pathways. Student-teacher ratios also range significantly, from 14.2 students per teacher at Academy Charter School to 91 students per teacher at Mat-Su Middle College School. Overall, the data suggests that the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is performing above the state average in many metrics.
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