Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,338 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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,338 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmer Independent School District, which is ranked #236 of all 1,196 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.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
49%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,370 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,189
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,370
$14,116
Best Palmer Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Palmer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,338 students.
What is the rank of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District is ranked #236 out of 1,196 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, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher 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 $11,370 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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