Palmer High School vs. Monson High School
Should you attend Palmer High School or Monson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Monson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 416 students in grades 7-12, Palmer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades 7-12, Monson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
416 students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1114 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
109
60
Grade 8 Students
91
71
Grade 9 Students
33
37
Grade 10 Students
46
42
Grade 11 Students
57
36
Grade 12 Students
78
27
Ungraded Students
2
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
70%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%