Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Palo Alto Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palo Alto Middle serves the southwest area of Killeen, TX, covering approximately 8.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palo Alto Middle School's student population of 781 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
781 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Palo Alto Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palo Alto Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7576 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palo Alto Middle School's ranking?
Palo Alto Middle School is ranked #7576 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palo Alto Middle School often compared to?
Palo Alto Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy J Smith Middle School, Union Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Palo Alto Middle School?
781 students attend Palo Alto Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Palo Alto Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palo Alto Middle School?
Palo Alto Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palo Alto Middle School offer ?
Palo Alto Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palo Alto Middle School part of?
Palo Alto Middle School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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