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
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)88%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)37%
49%
Black
(09-10)2%
14%
White
(09-10)60%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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