Palmer High School vs. Midlothian High School
Should I attend Palmer High School or Midlothian High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Midlothian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades 9-12, Palmer High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,112 students in grades 9-12, Midlothian High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
341 students
2,112 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1638 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
110
618
Grade 10 Students
87
526
Grade 11 Students
69
523
Grade 12 Students
75
445
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
49%
25%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
46%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%