Palmer Intermediate School (Closed 2011)

119 Fm 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 88%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (09-10)
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Palmer Intermediate School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(09-10)
85%
83%
(09-10)
88%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Palmer Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Palmer Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
37%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmer Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palmer Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palmer Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmer Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmer Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmer Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Palmer Intermediate School?
256 students attend Palmer Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Palmer Intermediate School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Palmer Intermediate School offer ?
Palmer Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Palmer Intermediate School part of?
Palmer Intermediate School is part of Palmer Independent School District.

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