Top Rankings
Palestine Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,186 students in Palestine Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Palestine Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
3,186 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palestine Independent School District, which is ranked #616 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#629 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
24%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
26%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,675 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,599 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$53 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,675
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,599
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Palestine Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Ben Milam Dr
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Gr: 7-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Palestine High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Story Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Gr: 4-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Gr: 2-3 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Gr: K-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 W Hamlet
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Gr: PK | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palestine Independent School District?
Palestine Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,186 students.
What is the rank of Palestine Independent School District?
Palestine Independent School District is ranked #616 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine Independent School District?
44% of Palestine Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palestine Independent School District?
Palestine Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Palestine Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,599 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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