Best Public Schools in Palestine, TX


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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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