Valley Pathways

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1150 North France Rd
       Palmer, AK  99645


(907) 761-4650

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,308 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  153

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Two or more races:
19.6%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Compare Details Valley Pathways is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Valley Pathways is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valley Pathways is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), two or more races (19.6%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Pathways is 12.7, which is the 3rd best among 3 alternative schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Pathways is $16,308. 3 alternative schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Pathways was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Pathways

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 43.56 84th 151 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Valley Pathways

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Rank History for all high school students at Valley Pathways

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 17.51 90th 116 22.4%
2006 33.28 88th 135 34.8%
2007 44.70 71st 139 48.9%
2008 53.86 65th 151 57.0%
2009 40.87 81st 151 46.4%
2010 49.24 68th 140 51.4%
2011 26.20 97th 142 31.7%
2012 51.96 61st 136 55.1%
2013 51.76 64th 148 56.8%
2014 43.36 75th 139 46.0%
2015 23.85 94th 135 30.4%
2017 44.81 50th 83 39.8%
2018 23.68 59th 74 20.3%
2021 14.54 53rd 61 13.1%
2022 22.16 51st 62 17.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Pathways

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.41 22nd 34 35.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Valley Pathways

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.80 35th 43 18.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Valley Pathways

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.96 45th 47 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Valley Pathways

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 171 1 1 6 27 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 283 1 2 4 32 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 283 1 2 4 32 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 247 0 2 12 31 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 159 0 1 7 26 n/a n/a 0 193
2006 168 5 3 6 31 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 156 2 1 0 39 n/a n/a 0 198
2008 144 1 1 5 45 n/a n/a 7 203
2009 163 1 0 5 26 0 3 0 198
2010 165 4 0 5 26 0 2 0 202
2011 146 5 0 8 35 2 3 0 199
2012 122 3 5 3 43 1 0 0 177
2013 104 6 2 5 38 2 0 0 157
2014 117 7 2 3 35 3 1 0 168
2015 125 9 3 3 48 4 0 0 192
2016 131 5 4 5 49 2 9 0 205
2017 95 4 2 1 59 2 10 0 173
2018 112 5 3 6 35 1 14 0 176
2019 108 6 3 6 26 2 12 0 163
2020 117 4 2 17 27 4 12 0 183
2021 92 2 2 19 24 1 17 0 157
2022 117 2 2 28 25 0 24 0 198
2023 124 1 1 18 24 1 31 0 200
2024 86 0 0 19 18 0 30 0 153

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Pathways

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 206 14.0 14.7 26.2
2002 322 15.0 21.5 9
2003 322 15.0 21.5 9
2004 292 12.9 22.6 n/a
2005 193 12.0 16.1 25.9
2006 213 9.0 23.7 38.5
2007 198 9.0 22.0 48.5
2008 203 9.1 22.3 38.3
2009 198 10.5 18.9 29.8
2010 202 10.5 19.2 41.6
2011 199 11.0 18.0 43.2
2012 177 9.4 18.6 47.5
2013 157 4.9 31.5 42
2014 168 9.1 18.4 44
2015 192 13.0 14.7 52.1
2016 205 12.0 17.0 50.2
2017 173 9.0 19.2 54.3
2018 176 8.5 20.6 57.4
2019 163 9.9 16.4 61.3
2020 183 9.7 18.8 54.1
2021 157 9.8 15.9 n/a
2022 198 11.0 18.0 n/a
2023 200 10.8 18.5 81
2024 153 12.0 12.7 85.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Pathways

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 206 14.0 14.7 26.2
2002 322 15.0 21.5 9
2003 322 15.0 21.5 9
2004 292 12.9 22.6 n/a
2005 193 12.0 16.1 25.9
2006 213 9.0 23.7 38.5
2007 198 9.0 22.0 48.5
2008 203 9.1 22.3 38.3
2009 198 10.5 18.9 29.8
2010 202 10.5 19.2 41.6
2011 199 11.0 18.0 43.2
2012 177 9.4 18.6 47.5
2013 157 4.9 31.5 42
2014 168 9.1 18.4 44
2015 192 13.0 14.7 52.1
2016 205 12.0 17.0 50.2
2017 173 9.0 19.2 54.3
2018 176 8.5 20.6 57.4
2019 163 9.9 16.4 61.3
2020 183 9.7 18.8 54.1
2021 157 9.8 15.9 n/a
2022 198 11.0 18.0 n/a
2023 200 10.8 18.5 81
2024 153 12.0 12.7 85.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Pathways

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,852 (11.4%) $14,456 (88.6%) $16,308

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Pathways

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Valley Pathways)43.631.3
 12.3%
   10th Grade Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)59.542.5
 17%
   10th Grade Science (Alaska)53.636.7
 16.9%
All Grades Science (Valley Pathways)43.631.3
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)5143.9
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students163200
 22.7%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian2624
 7.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic618
 200%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White108124
 14.8%
Two or More Races1231
 158.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%81%
 19.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 153 students attended Valley Pathways.

Students at Valley Pathways are 56% White, 20% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 12% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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