Colony Middle School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

www.matsuk12.us/cms

735 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

735

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colony Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	60
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	114
American Indian	53
Pacific Islander	3

White
497 (67.6 %)
Two or More
114 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
60 (8.2 %)
American Indian
53 (7.2 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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)761-1500
Website:	http://www.matsuk12.us/cms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Grade 6 252

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 227