Palacios ISD School District

1209 12th St
Palacios, TX 77465-3799
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Palacios ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,322 students in Palacios ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Palacios ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
1,322 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Palacios ISD School District, which is ranked #593 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#573 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Palacios ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palacios ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palacios ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Palacios ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
953 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
53%
# Black Students
17 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
270 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
21%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
75
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
109
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,973 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,194 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Palacios ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Palacios ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,973
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Palacios ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,194
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Palacios ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Palacios ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Int
Math: 47% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 2nd St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Palacios High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Palacios J High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 5th St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palacios ISD School District?
Palacios ISD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,322 students.
What is the rank of Palacios ISD School District?
Palacios ISD School District is ranked #593 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palacios ISD School District?
72% of Palacios ISD School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palacios ISD School District?
Palacios ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Palacios ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,194 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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