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#821 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Palmer High
High School · Palmer · Palmer, MA
A high school in Palmer, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.
4105 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
- Math 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmer High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 110 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Palmer High 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated981/100K
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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
$79,725
Median home value
$251,300
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Monson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 4.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palmer
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmer High is listed in Palmer; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmer High
Palmer High is a public high school in Palmer, MA, part of Palmer, serving approximately 509 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmer High
What grades does Palmer High serve?
Palmer High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmer High?
Palmer High has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer High is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmer High rank in MA?
Palmer High ranks #821 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Palmer High's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Palmer High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmer High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Palmer High a charter school?
No, Palmer High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmer High a Title I school?
No, Palmer High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (413) 283-6511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01069)
- 9,077
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01069; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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