Summary:
Zip code 77465 is served by a single school, Palacios Junior Senior High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 and is part of the Palacios Independent School District (Isd).
With 655 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.1, the school offers the potential for more individualized attention. A significant 69.62% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet the school boasts a strong 94.3% graduation rate and a very low 0.7% dropout rate. The school has a consistent 2-star rating, ranking in the 44th percentile statewide. A standout strength is U.S. History, where students consistently outperform the state average (72.78% proficient vs. 70.17% in the most recent year). However, this is contrasted by a severe and persistent weakness in mathematics, where proficiency rates across all grade levels and Algebra I trail the state by 10 to 20 percentage points. For example, only 16.95% of 7th graders were proficient in math compared to the state's 29.41%.
Reading performance is inconsistent, with 6th graders significantly outperforming the state (65.43% vs. 53.52%) while 7th graders underperform (48.86% vs. 54.04%). The school spends a high $14,591 per student, but this investment does not translate into top-tier academic results, suggesting funds may be directed toward maintaining the low student-teacher ratio or supporting the high-poverty student body. The stark contrast between excellent U.S. History scores and poor math scores indicates pockets of instructional excellence that could be replicated. Ultimately, the school is effective at keeping students on track to graduate, but the data raises questions about whether they are fully prepared for college-level math.
Thank you for your feedback!