COLONY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Colony Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Palmer, AK with about 764 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Colony Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Colony Middle School, located in Palmer, Alaska, serves as a key educational institution within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on E Bogard Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing academic growth, personal responsibility, and community involvement, Colony Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections to the local Palmer community.
The school is known for providing a diverse array of programs that encourage students to explore their interests, ranging from core academic subjects to elective opportunities. Through its official website, the institution maintains clear communication with parents and students regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As a vital part of the Mat-Su school system, Colony Middle School prioritizes creating a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential in both their studies and extracurricular activities.
For more information, contact Colony Middle School at (907) 761-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
http://www.matsuk12.us/cms
COLONY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Palmer, AK with about 764 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 764
- Teachers:
- 34.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 764 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLONY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.