Summary:
The 99645 zip code area of Palmer, Alaska is home to 13 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This diverse set of schools includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 1 alternative school, with a range of academic performance and student populations.
The standout schools in the area are the Academy Charter School, ranked 3rd out of 175 elementary schools in the state with exceptional test scores, and the public Pioneer Peak Elementary and Butte Elementary, which also rank highly and have strong science and math proficiency. At the high school level, Colony High School stands out with above-average test scores compared to the district and state.
However, the area also has more variable high school performance, with Palmer High School lagging behind. Free and reduced lunch rates range widely, from 18.63% at Mat-Su Middle College School to 85.62% at Valley Pathways alternative school, indicating diverse student populations and needs across the district. Overall, the 99645 zip code offers a mix of high-performing elementary schools and more uneven secondary school options for families to consider.
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