Palmer Middle School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/pjm

594 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palmer Middle School, located in Palmer, Alaska, serves as a key educational hub within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Nestled in a scenic region of the state, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The institution focuses on academic excellence, aiming to provide a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and social development during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Palmer Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. By utilizing a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the school encourages students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and participate in a collaborative culture. Through its dedication to both student achievement and character building, Palmer Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the local Palmer community.

594

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	50
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	91
American Indian	50
Pacific Islander	7

White
387 (65.2 %)
Two or More
91 (15.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (8.4 %)
American Indian
50 (8.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone:	(907)761-4300
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/pjm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 202

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 187