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Palmer Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 575 students

 
 
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Posted September 5, 2009

I LOVE IT HERE! I have been here 3 weeks and I never thought school could rock so much!!!! })i({
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 16, 2009

Palmer Middle is the best school in the Mat- Su Valley. It has a variety of teachers that work together to help the students succeed. The staff really exceeds expectations and works to make it a great day! Attention is given to ALL students not just the top 10% and they make us want to learn with their interesting styles of teaching. Thanks PJMS!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 11, 2009

awesome school i don't think i've had so much fun at school and the teachers are amazing
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 29, 2008

I was not satisfied with the quality of a few of the teacher's during this year. No parent contact when a student failed in their classes. I requested an intervention with my child and felt I was pushed aside. I should have been a better advocate for my child. Next year I will be on site more. Where was the teachers' interest to ensure a student does not fail in their class, evidently not on the student to be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2008

pjms is the best school on earth! Its definately rated 10 for me!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2008

palmer junior middle school is a great school all teacher are nice and they really care!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 3, 2007

My son has attended PJMS for two years, and will be an 8th grader here this year. He enjoys the school a lot, and has made quite a few really good friends. As a parent, I enjoy how teachers keep me up-to-date with my son's progress and activities. Through iParent, notes home, his daily planner, newsletters and personal e-mails sent home, I feel I'm kept abreast of my son's activities, when he's doing well and when he needs help. The school and the administration are quick to act when a problem arises and are fair in their decisions regarding rewards and discipline. I have enjoyed our communication with the school and hope that Palmer High will be similar in their approach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2006

My son loves this school! The teachers are very helpful, and class sizes are smaller than the state average. So far, we have no complaints.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2006

Terrible school, the worst yet. My son has never been an a student, slow worker. I am very involved and have never been brushed off so much. Teacher don't care, i have meeting after meeting, email after email with teachers and counselors asking for help with my son, he wants to do better but doesn't know how, they just look at me blankly and say they will 'sign his planner if he brings it to them'. This is the 3rd year in a row he hasn't had text books because they can't decide on cirriculum, have to finish work in class because no textbook to bring home. Teachers won't accept late work so it all has to be finished in class or 0 credit. Also no extra credit available. Teachers very unhelpful. I know the work is up to my kid, but he needs help and none is available. They only care about their contracts and paycheck.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2005

My son just started attending PJMS and everyday he comes home with a big smile on his face and tells me how school 'rocks'. The teaching staff in that school are absolutely wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 77% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American67%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant67%

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=75%

Writing

All Students78%
Female87%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American73%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American75%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American83%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%

Writing

All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander>=60%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native American75%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrant>=60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native American74%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American>=80%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic<=40%
Multiracialn/a
Native American53%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic>=60%
Multiracialn/a
Native American79%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science. The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alaska's state standards

Source: Alaska Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 52%
American Indian/Alaska Native 11% 23%
Hispanic 2% 6%
Two or more races 2% 7%
Asian 1% 6%
Black 1% 4%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1159 South Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
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Phone: (907) 761-4300

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