Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Geraldine Palmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School's student population of 644 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geraldine Palmer Elementary School is 0.04, which is less 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
#4154 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geraldine Palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School is ranked #4154 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Geraldine Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School, Carmen Anaya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Geraldine Palmer Elementary School?
644 students attend Geraldine Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Geraldine Palmer Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine Palmer Elementary School?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Geraldine Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Geraldine Palmer Elementary School part of?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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