C+
Average
60/100

Colony Middle School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 9250 E Bogard Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 45% · Math 33% proficient · 42nd percentile in Alaska
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
757
Students
enrolled
22.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%42/100reading 49th percentile, math 35th percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+11 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (+2 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%36%reading -7 pts, math -15 pts23rd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -6 pts, math +0 pts50th percentile (list)
Asian30%50%reading +0 pts, math +22 pts75th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native32%22%reading +9 pts, math +2 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%25%reading +6 pts, math -10 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +2 pts, math -4 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9250 E Bogard Rd
City Palmer
ZIP Code 99645
District 0200510
NCES School ID 020051000719
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99645

Understanding the community around Colony Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $93,242
Per Capita Income $40,987
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $313,500
Median Rent $1,260
Owner-Occupied 77.8%
Renter-Occupied 22.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Colony Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.7%
Two or More Races 14.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.4%
American Indian 5.8%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 757
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Colony Middle School?
Colony Middle School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Colony Middle School?
Colony Middle School has 757 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.3:1.
What grades does Colony Middle School serve?
Colony Middle School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Colony Middle School receive per student?
Colony Middle School receives $18,753 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Colony Middle School in 99645 ▼
Avg Home Value
$446,777
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,148
1-Year Change
+10.5%
% Renters
22.2%

Other Schools in 99645

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026