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Schools in Palmer · Palmer Independent School District

Palmer’s public schools outscore 80% of Texas districts

Math proficiency in Palmer’s districts is 55%, above the Texas average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Palmer, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.

#81of 642 Texas townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 7 pts vs TX 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 14 pts vs TX 41%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 5–10 pts vs TX 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.7K
▼ 1% vs TX $12.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
TX 14.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,351 students on the public path
In brief

Palmer’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 51% and 41% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,665 per student, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Palmer Middle, then Palmer H S. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Palmer’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Texas school districts, #81 of 642 Texas towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Texas average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Texas school districts we grade (1,191)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Texas towns with similar household incomes (378)Better than 82%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 720 test results and a graduating class of 74 could put Palmer anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Palmer’s students in the tested grades sat them (711 in math, 729 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Palmer, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Palmer ElPalmer Independent School DistrictB−
5–8Palmer MiddlePalmer Independent School DistrictA−
9–12Palmer H SPalmer Independent School DistrictA

Palmer’s public schools are run by Palmer Independent School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Palmer Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,352 students, up 1% since 2023–24 · 15.9 per teacher (TX 14.9)
$12,665TX $12,815 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 51.1% · 729 students tested
Math55%
State average 40.9% · 711 students tested

Palmer vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Texas towns that share Palmer’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PalmerA−Palmer Independent
EnnisB−Ennis Independent

Every school in Palmer

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Palmerby address
Palmer Middle
Middle · Grades 5–8
A−
423 students15:1Rate it →
Palmer H S
High · Grades 9–12
A
403 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Palmerin other towns
Palmer El
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B−
525 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Palmer’s schools

Are Palmer’s schools good?

By Texas’s own tests, yes: the public schools Palmer children attend outscore 80% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #81 of 642 Texas towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Palmer in?

Palmer Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,352 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Palmer kids go to high school?

Palmer H S, with 403 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Palmer’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Palmer Independent School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Texas.

How much does Palmer spend per student?

$12,665 in Palmer Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.