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Palacios J H

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Summary

Palacios J H is a public middle school located in Palacios, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the Palacios Independent School District, which is ranked 400 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palacios J H's academic performance is mixed, with below-average STAAR test scores in mathematics but relatively stronger performance in reading, science, and social studies. The school's Asian and Gifted and Talented students consistently outperform the state averages, while Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and Special Education students struggle to meet state standards. Interestingly, the school's performance for Low Socioeconomic Status students is better, ranking in the top 40% of Texas middle schools. Compared to the nearby Tidehaven Intermediate, Palacios J H lags behind in most academic areas, though it serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite these challenges, Palacios J H has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively stable academic performance. The school's strengths lie in its strong performance in STAAR Reading, Science, and Social Studies, as well as its exceptional performance in STAAR EOC Algebra I. However, the school's struggles in mathematics, particularly for its Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, present an area for improvement, as does the performance of its economically disadvantaged and special education populations.

293

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

72%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465-3698

(361) 972-2417

District: Palacios Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Palacios J H usually attend:

High:

Palacios Junior Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.6%

White:

22.2%

Asian:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2013 → 54th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Texas avg44%

Not ranked this year

Palacios J H did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

522^nd of 961Palacios Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	49.4	1077 of 2330	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	1025 of 2254	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.0	1101 of 2252	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.2	1078 of 2193	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.3	1229 of 2080	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	67.2	510 of 2027	74.8%	★★★★☆
2016	72.1	481 of 1987	75.8%	★★★★☆
2015	51.5	1054 of 2043	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.4	749 of 1987	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.3	725 of 1973	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.1	760 of 1951	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.9	942 of 1895	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.0	815 of 1803	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.3	509 of 1763	71.1%	★★★★☆
2008	64.8	573 of 1718	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	37.4	1231 of 1684	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	51.1	865 of 1585	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	64.0	544 of 1582	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.9	832 of 1573	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	67.7	186 of 616	69.8%	★★★★☆
2022	54.1	303 of 606	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.4	202 of 589	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.3	466 of 594	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.1	536 of 587	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	42.7	1168 of 2182	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.8	1647 of 2118	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.4	1087 of 2058	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.6	1602 of 2008	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	33.7	1193 of 1720	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.1	1480 of 1643	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.4	1508 of 1592	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.8	1362 of 1445	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	31.0	1057 of 1376	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	47.4	1112 of 2241	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.0	988 of 2221	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.2	1050 of 2151	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	978 of 2047	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.6	1236 of 2008	38.4%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	73.9	289 of 1481	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	379 of 1488	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	505 of 1501	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.4	940 of 1446	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	39.7	1300 of 2116	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.4	905 of 2077	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	1067 of 2043	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.3	919 of 1935	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.9	1273 of 1895	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	53.6	900 of 2251	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.7	964 of 2220	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	939 of 2172	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.5	886 of 2073	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.3	1129 of 2039	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	50.3	1028 of 2245	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.0	1054 of 2228	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	1113 of 2168	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	1080 of 2069	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.1	1179 of 2030	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	29.2	1447 of 1815	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.3	1103 of 1757	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.9	689 of 1712	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	513 of 1626	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	476 of 1597	70.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	61.2	616 of 1749	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	959 of 1723	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.0	1067 of 1700	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.7	907 of 1684	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.0	737 of 1673	55.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2023)80th percentile+27 vs school

Asian (2023)70th percentile+16 vs school

White (2023)65th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)60th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2023)54th percentile~ school

Female (2023)50th percentile-3 vs school

At Risk (2022)46th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2023)39th percentile-15 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)31st percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2023)20th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2022-2023) ?

Algebra I89%+44 vs state

Science52%+7 vs state

Reading50%-3 vs state

Social Studies35%+4 vs state

Mathematics33%-6 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palacios J H

How many students attend Palacios J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Palacios J H.

What district is Palacios J H in?

Palacios Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Palacios J H?

Students at Palacios J H are 70% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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