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#172 of 412 schools in AK
Top 42% in state
Valley Pathways
School · Matanuska-susitna Borough School District · Palmer, AK
A Matanuska-susitna Borough School District school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
PO Box 4897, Palmer, AK 99645
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Pathways score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Pathways sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,069
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| American Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Beryozova SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
| Glacier View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | Not available | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #23 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Pathways is listed in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Pathways
Valley Pathways is a public school in Palmer, AK, part of Matanuska-susitna Borough School District, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Pathways
What grades does Valley Pathways serve?
Valley Pathways serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Pathways?
Valley Pathways has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Pathways?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Pathways is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Pathways rank in AK?
Valley Pathways ranks #172 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Valley Pathways's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Pathways has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley Pathways?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Pathways has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Pathways a charter school?
No, Valley Pathways is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Pathways a Title I school?
No, Valley Pathways is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Pathways?
85.6% of students at Valley Pathways qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Phone
- (907) 761-4650
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 99645)
- 31,494
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99645; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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