Academy Charter School vs Colony Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School
Palmer · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
268 students
Colony Middle School
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
771 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School Palmer, Alaska | Colony Middle School Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 159 | #102 of 159 |
| National rank | #1845 of 50,301 | #30012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 268 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 33% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 42.9).
- •Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 45%).
- •Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.8).
- •Colony Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 268.
- •Academy Charter School is a charter school while Colony Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Charter School better than Colony Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy Charter School ranks higher (86.4 vs 42.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy Charter School and Colony Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School: 268. Colony Middle School: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School and Colony Middle School rank in Alaska?
Academy Charter School is 1st of 159 and Colony Middle School is 102nd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).