Top Rankings
Palmer Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,351 students in Palmer Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Palmer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,351 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmer Independent School District, which is ranked #244 of all 1,194 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
47%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
48%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,062 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,261 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,062
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,261
$14,079
Best Palmer Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Gr: 5-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Palmer High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,351 students.
What is the rank of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District is ranked #244 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer Independent School District?
48% of Palmer Independent School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Palmer Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,261 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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