Palmer-laakso Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(956) 254-5121
Palmer-laakso Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Palmer-laakso Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Palmer-laakso Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat 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 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #2194 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05) | 1% | 8% |
| 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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848 8th St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6900 1.8 PK-5 396 - San Benito Landrum Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 356 students10
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400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700 2.7 PK-5 608 - San Benito Sullivan Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 419 students10
2.7 miles
900 Elizabeth St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6880 2.7 PK-5 419
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