For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,300 students in Palacios Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Palacios Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,300 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Palacios Independent School District, which is ranked #543 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
944 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
269 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
21%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
85
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,260 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,435 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,260
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,435
$14,148
Best Palacios Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 2nd St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2544
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Palacios J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2417
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th St
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Palacios High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palacios Independent School District?
Palacios Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,300 students.
What is the rank of Palacios Independent School District?
Palacios Independent School District is ranked #543 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palacios Independent School District?
73% of Palacios Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palacios Independent School District?
Palacios Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Palacios Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,435 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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