How many students attend Story Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Story Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Story Intermediate?

Students at Story Intermediate are 41% Hispanic, 27% White, 27% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Story Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Story Intermediate usually go on to attend Palestine High School

Story Intermediate

Summary:

Story Intermediate is a public middle school in Palestine, Texas, serving 673 students in grades 4-6. The school is part of the Palestine Independent School District (ISD) and has a diverse student population, with 27.34% White, 27.34% African American, and 41.31% Hispanic students.

While Story Intermediate has maintained a consistent racial composition, the school faces several key challenges. It has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.38% to 81.06% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the school's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade reading proficiency rate is 30.59% compared to the state average of 50.66%. Story Intermediate also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16.0, which is higher than the nearby Palestine J.H. (10.5) and Elkhart Middle (11.3) schools.

When compared to the nearby Palestine J.H. and Elkhart Middle schools, Story Intermediate generally performs worse on STAAR tests, has a higher student-teacher ratio, and spends less per student, ranging from $9,112 to $9,931 over the past three years, which is lower than the other two schools. These factors suggest that Story Intermediate may face greater challenges in terms of resources and student outcomes, and addressing these issues could be crucial in improving the school's academic performance and providing a more equitable educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 4-6

5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801-2415

(903) 731-8015

District: Palestine Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,890

Students who attend Story Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Palestine High School

Feeder schools for Story Intermediate:

Elementary:	Northside Pri
	Southside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.3%

White:

27.3%

African American:

27.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Story Intermediate ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Story Intermediate is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.3%), African American (27.3%), White (27.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Story Intermediate is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Story Intermediate employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Story Intermediate is $9,890.

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Rank History for all students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	42.61	2373^rd	3465	31.5%
2005	31.41	2818^th	3475	18.9%
2006	31.25	2802^nd	3476	19.4%
2007	27.76	3151^st	3724	15.4%
2008	33.18	2992^nd	3768	20.6%
2009	25.89	3356^th	3884	13.6%
2010	28.54	3334^th	3937	15.3%
2011	32.65	3271^st	4095	20.1%
2012	39.82	2900^th	4206	31.1%
2013	33.52	3230^th	4221	23.5%
2014	33.14	3246^th	4260	23.8%
2015	29.46	3364^th	4320	22.1%
2016	25.50	3488^th	4286	18.6%
2017	28.59	3231^st	4329	25.4%
2018	35.31	2850^th	4359	34.6%
2019	29.28	3388^th	4479	24.4%
2021	39.01	2613^th	4578	42.9%
2022	45.17	2427^th	4581	47.0%
2023	30.95	3336^th	4647	28.2%
2024	36.29	3047^th	4675	34.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.86	934^th	1046	10.7%
2019	25.01	914^th	1112	17.8%
2021	27.97	757^th	961	21.2%
2022	36.09	714^th	1004	28.9%
2023	10.77	1054^th	1099	4.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.36	2305^th	3226	28.5%
2019	29.34	2720^th	3333	18.4%
2021	47.68	1605^th	3446	53.4%
2022	51.08	1586^th	3487	54.5%
2023	36.93	2420^th	3556	31.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.67	2609^th	3558	26.7%
2019	30.46	2797^th	3684	24.1%
2021	38.16	2176^th	3799	42.7%
2022	42.93	2070^th	3952	47.6%
2023	42.82	2087^th	4086	48.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.47	2946^th	4264	30.9%
2019	35.23	3113^th	4309	27.8%
2021	44.78	2399^th	4451	46.1%
2022	48.77	2236^th	4477	50.1%
2023	33.76	3294^th	4521	27.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.84	3076^th	4306	28.6%
2019	24.90	3633^rd	4348	16.4%
2021	31.64	3092^nd	4499	31.3%
2022	44.31	2515^th	4561	44.9%
2023	36.95	2982^nd	4588	35.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.32	1141^st	3106	63.3%
2019	63.43	1274^th	3184	60.0%
2021	62.73	1293^rd	3006	57.0%
2022	71.96	630^th	2958	78.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.76	3256^th	4240	23.2%
2019	30.66	3351^st	4295	22.0%
2021	38.61	2677^th	4331	38.2%
2022	49.81	2105^th	4461	52.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.33	2676^th	4319	38.0%
2019	35.22	2976^th	4357	31.7%
2021	46.89	2146^th	4498	52.3%
2022	45.27	2424^th	4563	46.9%
2023	27.74	3550^th	4585	22.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.37	1609^th	2483	35.2%
2019	31.74	1887^th	2515	25.0%
2021	32.02	1764^th	2444	27.8%
2022	42.32	1379^th	2421	43.0%
2023	30.14	1839^th	2443	24.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.89	2526^th	4168	39.4%
2019	34.62	2983^rd	4188	28.8%
2021	48.60	2028^th	4329	53.2%
2022	47.29	2266^th	4376	48.2%
2023	34.85	3110^th	4401	29.3%

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Rank History for White students at Story Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.32	2078^th	3127	33.5%
2019	31.64	2377^th	3142	24.3%
2021	38.41	2007^th	3082	34.9%
2022	55.53	1352^nd	3082	56.1%
2023	36.65	2138^th	3106	31.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Story Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	388	214	2	80	0	n/a	n/a	684
1990	353	222	3	87	0	n/a	n/a	665
1991	532	299	1	126	1	n/a	n/a	959
1992	536	314	1	117	1	n/a	n/a	969
1993	485	295	1	127	2	n/a	n/a	910
1994	469	310	2	150	0	n/a	n/a	931
1995	435	300	4	149	0	n/a	n/a	888
1996	435	300	4	149	0	n/a	n/a	888
1997	435	280	6	154	1	n/a	n/a	876
1998	394	257	8	159	0	n/a	n/a	818
1999	377	257	4	177	0	n/a	n/a	815
2000	348	269	5	162	1	n/a	n/a	785
2001	336	262	2	163	1	n/a	n/a	764
2002	313	247	5	207	0	n/a	n/a	772
2003	313	247	5	207	0	n/a	n/a	772
2004	271	225	11	229	2	n/a	n/a	738
2005	270	206	11	214	0	n/a	n/a	701
2006	310	240	7	236	1	n/a	n/a	794
2007	292	197	5	239	1	n/a	n/a	734
2008	258	205	5	237	2	n/a	n/a	707
2009	267	209	5	252	1	n/a	n/a	734
2010	266	220	7	253	4	n/a	n/a	750
2011	228	210	5	287	3	0	16	749
2012	211	203	9	285	1	0	15	724
2013	184	226	7	274	1	0	16	708
2014	191	216	6	284	2	0	18	717
2015	171	196	3	312	7	0	27	716
2016	191	196	2	314	2	0	31	736
2017	198	191	4	335	2	1	29	760
2018	209	185	7	324	2	1	33	761
2019	198	193	5	329	0	1	30	756
2020	177	185	4	300	2	0	31	699
2021	193	197	4	292	2	0	37	725
2022	169	167	5	274	3	1	20	639
2023	184	184	4	278	2	1	20	673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Story Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	684	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	665	39.0	17.0	n/a
1991	959	38.7	24.7	n/a
1992	969	63.0	15.3	44.6
1993	910	62.0	14.7	52.5
1994	931	63.3	14.7	49.5
1995	888	62.0	14.3	50.5
1996	888	62.0	14.3	50.5
1997	876	61.0	14.4	46.8
1998	818	62.0	13.2	52.2
1999	815	62.0	13.1	56.4
2000	785	60.9	12.9	64.8
2001	764	57.0	13.4	62.4
2002	772	53.9	14.3	64.9
2003	772	53.9	14.3	64.9
2004	738	54.0	13.7	67.8
2005	701	49.4	14.2	69.9
2006	794	52.5	15.1	69.5
2007	734	56.0	13.1	69.6
2008	707	57.4	12.3	70.6
2009	734	57.5	12.8	71.8
2010	750	53.0	14.1	75.9
2011	749	54.4	13.7	76.2
2012	724	48.4	14.9	75.7
2013	708	51.3	13.7	80.2
2014	717	54.8	13.0	80.3
2015	716	57.0	12.5	77.5
2016	736	57.0	12.9	77.2
2017	760	54.5	13.9	81.3
2018	761	53.5	14.2	71.2
2019	756	48.3	15.6	79
2020	699	46.3	15.0	79.8
2021	725	45.3	16.0	77.4
2022	639	46.8	13.6	81.1
2023	673	43.0	15.6	80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Story Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	684	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	665	39.0	17.0	n/a
1991	959	38.7	24.7	n/a
1992	969	63.0	15.3	44.6
1993	910	62.0	14.7	52.5
1994	931	63.3	14.7	49.5
1995	888	62.0	14.3	50.5
1996	888	62.0	14.3	50.5
1997	876	61.0	14.4	46.8
1998	818	62.0	13.2	52.2
1999	815	62.0	13.1	56.4
2000	785	60.9	12.9	64.8
2001	764	57.0	13.4	62.4
2002	772	53.9	14.3	64.9
2003	772	53.9	14.3	64.9
2004	738	54.0	13.7	67.8
2005	701	49.4	14.2	69.9
2006	794	52.5	15.1	69.5
2007	734	56.0	13.1	69.6
2008	707	57.4	12.3	70.6
2009	734	57.5	12.8	71.8
2010	750	53.0	14.1	75.9
2011	749	54.4	13.7	76.2
2012	724	48.4	14.9	75.7
2013	708	51.3	13.7	80.2
2014	717	54.8	13.0	80.3
2015	716	57.0	12.5	77.5
2016	736	57.0	12.9	77.2
2017	760	54.5	13.9	81.3
2018	761	53.5	14.2	71.2
2019	756	48.3	15.6	79
2020	699	46.3	15.0	79.8
2021	725	45.3	16.0	77.4
2022	639	46.8	13.6	81.1
2023	673	43.0	15.6	80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Story Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,684 (18.5%)	$7,428 (81.5%)	$9,112
2020	$1,451 (14.6%)	$8,480 (85.4%)	$9,931
2021	$2,161 (21.9%)	$7,730 (78.2%)	$9,890

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Story Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3388^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3336^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Story Intermediate)	25	24	1%
4th Grade Reading (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	25	24	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Story Intermediate)	32	34	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	32	34	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Story Intermediate)	38	33	5%
5th Grade Reading (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	38	33	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Story Intermediate)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	44	39	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Story Intermediate)	31	27	4%
5th Grade Science (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	31	27	4%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Story Intermediate)	31	40	9%
6th Grade Reading (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	31	40	9%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Story Intermediate)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palestine Independent School District (Isd))	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	756	673	11%
African American	193	184	4.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	329	278	15.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	198	184	7.1%
Two or More Races	30	20	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79%	80.5%	1.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Story Intermediate	Public	4-6	5300 S Loop 256	Palestine	75801	Anderson County	Palestine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 731-8015	673	43	15.6	80.5%	184 (27.3%)	184 (27.3%)	278 (41.3%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (3.0%)								(n/a)		30.6	38.9	37.6			29.2	51.8	40.2			25.4			$9,890	$2,161	$7,730
Palestine J H	Public	7-8	233 Ben Milam Dr	Palestine	75801	Anderson County	Palestine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 731-8008	493	47	10.5	78.3%	140 (28.4%)	122 (24.7%)	210 (42.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.4%)	46.3	1192^nd of 2361 public middle schools	49.5%		39.7	1404^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.7%	212					45.4	48.2				36.4	49.5		30.9	20.9	$11,485	$2,251	$9,235
Westwood J H	Public	7-8	1801 Panther Blvd	Palestine	75803	Anderson County	Westwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 723-0423	205	19	10.8	77.1%	95 (46.3%)	51 (24.9%)	48 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	14.8	2157^th of 2361 public middle schools	8.6%		39	1420^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.1%	737	47.8				26.0	29.9				6.2	22.8		20.6	6.5	$13,545	$1,402	$12,143
Elkhart Middle	Public	6-8	301 E Parker St	Elkhart	75839	Anderson County	Elkhart Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 764-2459	270	24	11.3	57.0%	221 (81.9%)	9 (3.3%)	31 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	49	1096^th of 2361 public middle schools	53.6%		65.6	636^th of 2330 public middle schools	72.7%	460	66.7			61.0	64.8	45.5			26.7	47.1	13.4		46.5	11.5	$10,046	$1,192	$8,854

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