Palmer Independent School District

303 Bulldog Way
Palmer, TX 75152-0790
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,338 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,338 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Palmer Independent School District, which is ranked #236 of all 1,196 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#238 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Palmer Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmer Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmer Independent   School District 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.
58%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmer Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Palmer Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
629 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
53%
# Black Students
19 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
649 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
49%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
48
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
93
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,370 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Palmer Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Palmer Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,189
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Palmer Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,370
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Palmer Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Palmer Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Palmer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,338 students.
What is the rank of Palmer Independent School District?
Palmer Independent School District is ranked #236 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer Independent School District?
49% of Palmer Independent School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 $11,370 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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