Palmer Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,304 students in Palmer Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Palmer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Palmer Independent School District, which is ranked #236 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
600 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
53%
# Black Students
24 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
642 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
49%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
90
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,533 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,666 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District is ranked #236 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer Independent School District?
49% of Palmer Independent School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Palmer Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,666 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
