Palmer Middle School vs. Teeland Middle School
Should you attend Palmer Middle School or Teeland Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Teeland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmer Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmer Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Teeland Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Teeland Middle School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Teeland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Teeland Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and the state of Alaska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Teeland Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in AK)
(Top 50% in AK)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Teeland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Teeland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in AK)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Palmer Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Palmer Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Teeland Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Teeland Middle School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Teeland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and in Alaska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Teeland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Teeland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Teeland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District and Alaska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Palmer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Teeland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
567 students
657 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 441 schools in AK
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#170 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Grade 6 Students
188
220
Grade 7 Students
181
210
Grade 8 Students
198
221
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
7%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
65%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
17%
14%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
