Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 75152, serving the Palmer, TX area, are all part of the highly-rated Palmer Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 80th percentile of Texas districts and serves a total of 1,351 students from elementary through high school.
Palmer High School is the district's academic powerhouse, boasting an 84th percentile state ranking, a 98.7% graduation rate, and elite performance in English II Reading (85.86% proficient) and Biology (84.91% proficient), both far exceeding state averages. However, it shows a notable weakness in U.S. History, where only 62.96% of students are proficient. Palmer Middle presents a paradox: it achieves a perfect 100% proficiency rate for 8th graders taking Algebra I, yet struggles with 7th-grade math (20.69% proficient) and 8th-grade Social Studies, indicating a strong advanced math track but a need for improvement in standard curriculum. Palmer Elementary provides a consistent, above-average foundation, with a clear upward trend in its state ranking from the 63rd to the 83rd percentile over recent years, though it experiences a dip in 4th-grade math proficiency.
A key takeaway is the "middle school slump" in math, where proficiency drops from 51.11% in 5th grade to 20.69% in 7th grade before rebounding in 8th grade due to the Algebra I track. The district also shows increasing per-student spending as students advance, from $9,571 at the elementary level to $13,010 at the high school, which aligns with the high school's strong outcomes. Overall, families can expect a district with a strong high school, an inconsistent but high-potential middle school, and a steadily improving elementary school, making it a solid choice for those prioritizing literacy and science education.
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