Birchtree Charter School vs Colony Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchtree Charter School
Palmer · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
Colony Middle School
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
771 students
| Measure | Birchtree Charter School Palmer, Alaska | Colony Middle School Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 159 | #102 of 159 |
| National rank | #30205 of 50,301 | #30012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 416 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.6 vs 42.9).
- •Birchtree Charter School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Birchtree Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Birchtree Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.8).
- •Colony Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 416.
- •Birchtree 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 Birchtree Charter School better than Colony Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birchtree Charter School and Colony Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchtree Charter School: 416. Colony Middle School: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchtree Charter School and Colony Middle School rank in Alaska?
Birchtree Charter School is 103rd of 159 and Colony Middle School is 102nd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).