Best High Schools in Palmer, MA

Palmer, MA has 4 high schools with 1,964 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Palmer score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palmer don't meet expectations.

1. Belchertown High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

2. Monson High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students

3. Palmer High

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palmer • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 535 Students

4. Ware Junior/senior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ware • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 497 Students

Best Middle Schools in Palmer, MA

Palmer, MA has 2 middle schools with 586 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Palmer score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palmer meet expectations.

1. Jabish Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students

2. Ware Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ware • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 248 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, MA

Palmer, MA has 5 elementary schools with 2,168 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Palmer score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palmer don't meet expectations.

1. Swift River Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 474 Students

2. Granite Valley School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monson • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 396 Students

3. Old Mill Pond

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palmer • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students

4. Warren Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Quaboag Regional • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 320 Students

5. Stanley M Koziol Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ware • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 379 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Palmer, MA has a total population of 236 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Palmer, MA

4,718

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palmer, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

8.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, MA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,775 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palmer, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Palmer, MA

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Palmer Town, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tennyville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bondsville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Warren, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Monson, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ware, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Warren, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wilbraham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brimfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ludlow, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations