Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 861-5700
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 449 students
Pioneer Peak Elementary School, a public school located in Palmer, AK, serves grades PK-5 in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School is a public school located in Palmer, AK. 449 students attend Pioneer Peak Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Alaska Science Assessment data from Alaska Department of Education, and using 2024 Alaska System of Academic Readiness data from Alaska Department of Education. |
| Academic Progress | 4/10 | The Academic Progress Rating is a growth proxy rating based on a model using unmatched cohorts, or school-level data instead of student-level data. The Academic Progress Rating was created using 2019 and 2022 Alaska Science Assessment data from Alaska Department of Education, using 2019 Alaska Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools data from Alaska Department of Education, using 2022 Alaska System of Academic Readiness data from Alaska Department of Education, and using 2019 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: March 22, 2023
i went to this school and it was the worst experience in my entire life and hated anything related to school because of it and when I went to a new school all my ideas changed it is a horrible school no one should have to go to
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Posted: May 17, 2015
When we arrived here two years ago I took our children (then entering K, 2, 4) to tour the school. We were warmly welcomed by the front office staff and the principal walked us around, introduced us to staff in the building, and answered our questions unhurriedly. Since then our children have had excellent, caring teachers and have thrived here. They have taken advantage of cross country, track, basketball, Lego robotics club, yearbook, chorus, band, young writers conference, and have attended many events put on by an active PTA. I have really appreciated the overall tenor of the school. They espouse excellence and responsibility, yet know how to "let kids be kids" by allowing holiday, birthday, and other celebrations that lend to a happy environment. I highly recommend this school!
Posted: April 21, 2013
I transferred my daughter in here after a couple years at a private school. I was initially very nervous but am extremely pleased with the academics. Not only have they met my expectations they have exceeded them. I am also impressed with the way there are alternatives for the kids who need to be challenged. The principal seems to be quite involved and her teacher is amazing. I was given good opportunity to volunteer and see what was going on in the class and get to know everyone. Excellent school my daughters test scores have soared here!!
Posted: December 19, 2010
This is the best school that our daughter has went to in the Mat Su School District. The staff, teachers and principal are just amazing. My daughter just loves this school, she says it the best school she's went to yet. One of the greatest things about the school is the way they help the kids go the distance. The believe in the student, and their abilities.
Posted: April 25, 2010
We had an awful time at this school. My children were assaulted by students and bullied from the very first day of arrival. We had never been treated like this before at any of the schools in this community. Furthermore, it was over looked by the teachers and staff. We had to pull are children out and home school. They are terrified to go back to any school now and sadly are in therapy for it. I have heard many parents stories about Pioneer Peak since. I have a close friend that is experiencing the same problems I did. When I spoke with other schools in the area they as well knew about this schools reputation. Why is nothing being done. I went through all the appropriate steps and nothing was done. This is such a terrible shame and dangerous.
Posted: August 16, 2009
Posted: July 20, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bluffs at The Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 4.6 mi | |
| 2 | Wasilla Alaska | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Wasilla | AK | 17 mi | |
| 3 | Eagle Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Eagle River | AK | 23.4 mi | |
| 4 | Fort Richardson Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 26.4 mi | |
| 5 | Elmendorf Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 30.5 mi | |
| 6 | Cheney Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 32.6 mi | |
| 7 | Airport Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 33.2 mi | |
| 8 | Rogers Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 34.6 mi | |
| 9 | Scenic Way in Downtown Anchorage | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 35.1 mi | |
| 10 | Turnagain Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 36.1 mi | |
| 11 | Spruce Mobile Home Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 36.3 mi | |
| 12 | Westbury Drive | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 36.5 mi | |
| 13 | Spenard Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 36.9 mi | |
| 14 | Strawberry Lane Apartment Homes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 39 mi | |
| 15 | Huffman Housing Area | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Anchorage | AK | 39.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Richardson | 28.3 mi. |
| Elmendorf AFB | 30.2 mi. |
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