Serving 493 students in grades 7-8, Palestine J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Palestine J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palestine J High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Palestine J High School?
493 students attend Palestine J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Palestine J High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palestine J High School?
Palestine J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palestine J High School offer ?
Palestine J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Palestine J High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
