Butte Elementary vs Palmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butte Elementary
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Palmer Middle School
Palmer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | Butte Elementary Palmer, Alaska | Palmer Middle School Palmer, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 159 | #18 of 31 |
| National rank | #16631 of 50,301 | #10993 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 263 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Palmer | Palmer |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 34.4).
- •Butte Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Butte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Butte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 44.4%).
- •Butte Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.4).
- •Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 263.
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 Butte Elementary better than Palmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Butte Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 34.4 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 Butte Elementary and Palmer Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Palmer in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butte Elementary: 263. Palmer Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butte Elementary and Palmer Middle School rank in Alaska?
Butte Elementary is 51st of 159 and Palmer Middle School is 18th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).