Colony Middle School vs Finger Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colony Middle School
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
771 students
Finger Lake Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Colony Middle School Palmer, Alaska | Finger Lake Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 159 | #27 of 159 |
| National rank | #30012 of 50,301 | #12869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 63% |
| city | Palmer | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finger Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 42.9).
- •Finger Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Finger Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Colony Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 41.3%).
- •Finger Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.8).
- •Colony Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 445.
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 Colony Middle School better than Finger Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Finger Lake Elementary ranks higher (67.8 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 Colony Middle School and Finger Lake Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Palmer and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colony Middle School: 771. Finger Lake Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colony Middle School and Finger Lake Elementary rank in Alaska?
Colony Middle School is 102nd of 159 and Finger Lake Elementary is 27th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).