For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 891 students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gateway are Mat-su Middle College School and Colony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Gr: 8-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 102:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK include Mat-su Middle College School and Colony Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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