Summary:
The city of Palestine, Texas is home to 12 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a diverse range of school performance, with a few standout institutions leading the way in academic achievement and student outcomes.
The top-performing school in the area is Ut Tyler University Academy At Palestine, an alternative public charter school that boasts exceptional proficiency rates on STAAR tests, a 100% four-year graduation rate, and a 0% dropout rate. Another high-achieving school is Neches High School, part of the Neches Independent School District, which ranks among the top 292 high schools in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Palestine High School, part of the Palestine Independent School District, has a respectable 96.9% four-year graduation rate but lags behind the top performers in terms of test scores and other metrics.
The data also reveals a correlation between economic disadvantage and academic performance, with schools like Southside Elementary, Story Intermediate, and Northside Pri having the highest free/reduced lunch rates and generally lower test scores. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary significantly, with the lowest ratios at the high school level and the highest at the elementary and middle school levels, which may be a contributing factor to the observed performance differences.
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