Valley Pathways

Valley Pathways

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1150 N FRANCE Rd,  Palmer, AK
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
3.8
3.0
153 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.02
Graduation Rate
54.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.02
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
0%
State Average
11.3%
Math
0%
State Average
8.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
157:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
White
62%
Two or more races
15.5%
Native American
12%
Hispanic
9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage 12 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks 7 Students
Arizona State University 3 Students
The Ohio State University 3 Students
University of Oregon 3 Students
Oregon State University 3 Students
Seattle University 3 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 3 Students
Seattle Pacific University 3 Students
Alaska Pacific University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 2 Students
Nursing 2 Students
Small Business Management 2 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 2 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 2 Students
Professional and Technical Writing 2 Students
Arts 1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 1 Students
Automotive Mechanics 1 Students
Archaeology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
3/27/2013
The food at Valley Pathways isn't the best around, but it's still something to eat. You have a few choices to select from. I'm not a picky eater, so it doesn't really bother me. There's always usually a sandwich with a side of salad, salad by itself, and a few other healthy choices. I guess you can say our lunch lady tries to help keep us all healthy. And I believe that's a good thing.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
6/30/2013
I attended Valley Pathways my Junior year. That place is a joke. It is the last stop for most minors before jail or pregnancy so that's good I guess. This is not a school to send your kid if you care about them. They will not receive a decent education, not at the teachers fault but at the fault of...
5.0 student
9/11/2010
I am more involved in school than I have ever been before. I am exstremly anti-social, and there I feel like I atleast have a chance to make friends, and be accepted. I also dont feel so trapped by the school work, yea it's hard to keep up, but I dont get so stressed about it being late that I compl...

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Valley Pathways is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Palmer, AK and is served by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 153 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Valley Pathways has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average GPA is 3.02, and the graduation rate is 54.5%. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palmer High School, Colony High School, Amazing Grace Academy, and more. Learn more about what Palmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valley Pathways.

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