Palmer Middle School
Tel:
(972)449-3319
- Palmer Middle School serves 391 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Palmer Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Palmer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Palmer Middle School's student population of 391 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% 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 30% 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 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer Middle School is 0.53, 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) | #1697 out of 7953 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 49% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 314 students
0.2 miles
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972)449-3487 0.2 9-12 314 - Palmer Palmer Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 510 students
0.5 miles
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972)449-3132 0.5 PK-4 510 - Ennis Austin Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 281 students
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 Grades: 1-3 | 531 students
7.0 miles
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972)544-2574 7.0 1-3 531
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