Palmer-laakso Elementary School
Tel:
(956)254-5121
- Palmer-laakso Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Palmer-laakso Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Palmer-laakso Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palmer-laakso Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer-laakso Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2976 out of 7953 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Fresnos CISD School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Palmer-laakso Elementary School is Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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