Palmer Middle School

About Palmer Middle School

Palmer Middle School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community in the city of Miami. The school has a strong commitment to providing a quality education for all of its students. The school offers a variety of classes and activities, such as art, music, physical education, and technology. Palmer Middle School also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and after-school programs.
The school is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. It has a comprehensive anti-bullying policy and a student-led anti-bullying program. The school also has a strong focus on student engagement and has implemented a variety of initiatives to help students become more involved in their education.
Palmer Middle School is committed to helping all of its students reach their full potential. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	1159 S Chugach Palmer, AK 99645
Phone:	(907) 761-4300
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/pjm
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	491 students

Overview Palmer Middle School

Palmer Middle School serves 491 students in grades 6-8.
Palmer Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Palmer Middle School

Palmer Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Palmer Middle School is 0.54, 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.