Summary:
The city of Palacios, Texas is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary to high school, including 2 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school. The schools in Palacios demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout achievements and areas for improvement.
Palacios Junior Senior High School stands out for its strong 93.6% four-year graduation rate, which exceeds the state average, and its low 2.6% dropout rate. The school also outperformed the state average in several STAAR EOC exams, including English II Reading and U.S. History. In contrast, the school's performance in other subjects, such as Algebra I and Biology, fell below the state average. East Side Intermediate is another standout, ranking 1641 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and performing above the state average in several STAAR test subjects, including 4th grade reading and math, and 5th grade science.
Across the schools, the student population is diverse, with Hispanic students making up the majority, followed by White students. However, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.89% at Palacios Junior Senior High School to 70.77% at Central Elementary. This suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the academic performance and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Overall, the schools in Palacios, Texas demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, providing a complex picture of the educational landscape in the community.
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