Top Rankings
Palestine ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,361 students in Palestine ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Palestine ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
3,361 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Palestine ISD School District, which is ranked #692 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#682 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,443 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
53%
# Black Students
844 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
916 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
27%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
228
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
245
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
266
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
312
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,568 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,568
$13,640
Spending / Student
$15,032
$14,384
Best Palestine ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Ben Milam Dr
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Grades: 7-8
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Palestine High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #33.
Story Int
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Grades: 4-6
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Grades: 2-3
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 W Hamlet
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Grades: PK
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palestine ISD School District?
Palestine ISD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,361 students.
What is the rank of Palestine ISD School District?
Palestine ISD School District is ranked #692 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine ISD School District?
43% of Palestine ISD School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palestine ISD School District?
Palestine ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Palestine ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,032 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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