Colony Middle School

About Colony Middle School

Colony Middle School is a public middle school located in the heart of the Colony community. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Colony School District. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond. The curriculum includes core classes such as English, math, science, and social studies, as well as a variety of electives such as music, art, and physical education.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student leadership opportunities. The school has a strong sense of community and the staff is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential. The school has a diverse student body and is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Colony Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic program, extracurricular activities, and commitment to inclusion, it is a great place for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	9250 E Bogard Rd Palmer, AK 99645
Phone:	(907) 761-1500
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/cms
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	592 students

Overview Colony Middle School

Colony Middle School serves 592 students in grades 6-8.
Colony Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Colony Middle School

Colony Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Colony Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.