Palmer School District
School District · Palmer, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,951
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#185 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,951
+$1,580 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,085 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
About Palmer
Palmer is a Palmer, Massachusetts school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,085 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $22,951 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Palmer demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Old Mill Pond, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Palmer students show an average math proficiency of 30.0% and ELA proficiency of 34.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Palmer, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palmer with test data.
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Palmer
- Total Enrollment
- 1,085
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palmer?
Palmer has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Palmer?
The average composite rating for Palmer is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Palmer?
Palmer spends $22,951 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Palmer?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palmer is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palmer?
Old Mill Pond is the highest-rated school in Palmer with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Palmer?
Across schools in Palmer with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Palmer with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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