Academy Charter School

Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
801 E Arctic Ave,  Palmer, AK
4.2
267 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.8%
State Average
8.2%
Science
28.8%
State Average
11.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
77%
Two or more races
10.7%
Hispanic
6.9%
Native American
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Charter MS in Alaska
#4 Best Charter ES in Alaska
#5 Best Public MS Teachers in Alaska
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/24/2018
Very poor and disheartening. We were super hopeful with all the great reviews.
5.0 parent
5/27/2014
My son has completed 3 years with Academy Charter and we could not be happier. The teachers are all amazing and the principal is phenomenal. We really feel like the "open door policy" is genuine at this school. Any time we have ever had a concern, we were able to discuss it with his teacher or princ...
5.0 parent
1/16/2014
This school is more traditional in its model then some in terms of a step-up approach but unique in the number of opportunities and options afforded to students inside and outside the classroom. The school values all subjects though some are covered less than others because of time constraints. Core...
5.0 teacher
11/27/2011
Academy's staff are dedicated to maximizing student learning! Staff collaborate and work as a team to create an environment that is conducive to learning. Staff work closely with parents and see parents as partners in education. Academy's staff are dedicated to being the best. The best in instructio...

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Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Palmer, AK, in the Palmer neighborhood, and is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 267 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $364,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ya NE Dah Ah School, Palmer High School, Valley Pathways, and more. Learn more about what Palmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Academy Charter School.

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