School overview
At a glance
Reported students
563
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
29.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 35 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Palmer Middle School: 563 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Palmer Middle School
Palmer Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Palmer. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 563 students for 2024–25.
Among 35 middle schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 408 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Alaska median of 16.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.8%) and multiracial (15.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Palmer Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.8%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial15.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wasilla Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
584 reported students
Houston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
318 reported students
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
601 reported students
Palmer High School
High · Grades 09–12
616 reported students
John Shaw Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 06–12
497 reported students