South Palm Gardens High School

2607 Camino Real Viejo
Weslaco, TX 78599
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, South Palm Gardens High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Palm Gardens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

South Palm Gardens High School's student population of 65 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Palm Gardens High School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Palm Gardens High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Palm Gardens High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Palm Gardens High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Palm Gardens High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Palm Gardens High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Palm Gardens High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of South Palm Gardens High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Palm Gardens High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Palm Gardens High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Palm Gardens High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Palm Gardens High School?
The graduation rate of South Palm Gardens High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Palm Gardens High School?
65 students attend South Palm Gardens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of South Palm Gardens High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Palm Gardens High School?
South Palm Gardens High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Palm Gardens High School offer ?
South Palm Gardens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Palm Gardens High School part of?
South Palm Gardens High School is part of Weslaco Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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