Palmer Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(972) 449-3319
Palmer Middle School serves 391 students in grades 5-8.
Palmer Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Palmer Middle School's student population of 391 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 391 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Palmer Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Middle School is 0.55, 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 | #2666 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 48% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmer Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Palmer Middle School is Palmer High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ferris J High School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Palmer Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Palmer High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 314 students10
0.2 miles
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487 0.2 9-12 314 - Palmer Palmer Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 510 students10
0.5 miles
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132 0.5 PK-4 510 - Ennis Austin Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 1-3 | 281 students10
6.8 miles
1500 Austin Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7190 6.8 1-3 281 - Ferris Hazel Ingram Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 405 students
6.9 miles
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212 6.9 PK-K 405 - Ferris Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-3 | 531 students10
7.0 miles
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574 7 1-3 531
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