Palmer High School

Summary:

Palmer High School is a public high school located in Palmer, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 370 students. The school is part of the Palmer Independent School District, which is ranked 130 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmer High School consistently performs well academically, often outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71.84% proficiency in Biology, 81.37% in English II Reading, and 77.42% in U.S. History, all of which are significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.7% to 98.6% over the past five years, and has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6%. Additionally, Palmer High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 12.8 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools like Red Oak High School and Ennis High School.

While Palmer High School has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with White and Hispanic students each making up around 47% of the student population, the school has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (44.59%) compared to nearby schools like Ferris High School (76.25%) and Red Oak High School (54.54%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. However, the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented program has been mixed, with the school ranking in the top 18% of Texas high schools in 2020-2021, but dropping to the bottom 40% in 2021-2022, suggesting a potential area for improvement. Overall, Palmer High School is a strong-performing school, but it could potentially focus on enhancing its Gifted and Talented program to further improve its academic offerings.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 422 W Jefferson
       Palmer, TX  75152-9525


(972) 449-3487

District: Palmer Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
386th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,010 Help


Feeder schools for Palmer High School:

Elementary:    Palmer Elementary
Middle:    Palmer Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
Hispanic:
47.3%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmer High School ranks better than 80.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Palmer High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), Hispanic (47.3%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmer High School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmer High School is $13,010.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmer High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palmer High School 386th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Palmer High School in the ranking list.)

Palmer Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Palmer Independent School District (Isd) 130th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmer High School

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Rank History for all students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.38 820th 1427 42.5%
2005 47.78 925th 1429 35.3%
2006 50.42 880th 1430 38.5%
2007 69.07 450th 1497 69.9%
2008 56.54 786th 1510 47.9%
2009 67.61 466th 1539 69.7%
2010 69.30 394th 1568 74.9%
2011 75.41 211th 1672 87.4%
2012 70.93 254th 1603 84.2%
2013 77.07 190th 1652 88.5%
2014 77.74 188th 1734 89.2%
2015 77.12 187th 1743 89.3%
2016 61.70 638th 1762 63.8%
2017 65.56 443rd 1777 75.1%
2018 61.67 530th 1797 70.5%
2019 68.85 405th 1857 78.2%
2021 72.65 360th 1861 80.7%
2022 65.54 478th 1876 74.5%
2023 69.36 442nd 1961 77.5%
2024 71.52 386th 1987 80.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.25 77th 664 88.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.91 779th 1113 30.0%
2019 42.46 511th 1136 55.0%
2021 77.36 114th 1195 90.5%
2022 56.90 327th 1278 74.4%
2023 69.31 231st 1371 83.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.16 133rd 1347 90.1%
2019 93.49 42nd 1357 96.9%
2021 98.43 23rd 1382 98.3%
2022 79.22 140th 1418 90.1%
2023 89.81 73rd 1478 95.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 608th 1794 66.1%
2019 69.92 317th 1818 82.6%
2021 68.57 356th 1848 80.7%
2022 56.42 582nd 1847 68.5%
2023 62.18 492nd 1897 74.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.94 399th 1781 77.6%
2019 66.87 474th 1798 73.6%
2021 77.68 253rd 1815 86.1%
2022 63.25 522nd 1841 71.6%
2023 69.04 424th 1891 77.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.83 47th 1137 95.9%
2019 70.63 248th 1145 78.3%
2021 75.77 57th 1177 95.2%
2022 54.92 705th 1172 39.8%
2023 72.00 212th 1182 82.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.37 655th 1784 63.3%
2019 69.35 310th 1810 82.9%
2021 69.95 293rd 1829 84.0%
2022 49.30 690th 1837 62.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.78 630th 1803 65.1%
2019 68.28 393rd 1824 78.5%
2021 64.57 519th 1840 71.8%
2022 63.65 494th 1853 73.3%
2023 66.70 482nd 1913 74.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 811th 1691 52.0%
2019 61.85 482nd 1714 71.9%
2021 73.69 270th 1743 84.5%
2022 57.93 556th 1762 68.4%
2023 62.92 489th 1820 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at Palmer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.71 456th 1539 70.4%
2019 68.25 373rd 1526 75.6%
2021 61.13 478th 1510 68.3%
2022 61.27 469th 1525 69.2%
2023 66.24 409th 1576 74.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Palmer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 145 3 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 163
1990 147 2 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1991 201 1 1 39 1 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 235 2 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 240 3 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1994 230 3 1 46 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 227 2 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 227 2 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 181 5 0 48 2 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 191 7 0 58 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 196 6 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 190 5 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 197 6 1 65 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 216 4 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 216 4 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 233 4 0 92 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 245 5 0 95 4 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 240 3 2 82 4 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 252 5 2 81 5 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 252 4 1 70 3 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 239 8 4 71 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2010 228 4 4 96 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2011 232 5 1 86 0 0 1 0 325
2012 226 3 2 83 0 0 0 0 314
2013 209 4 1 91 0 0 1 0 306
2014 205 5 1 101 1 0 0 0 313
2015 191 4 1 116 2 0 2 0 316
2016 196 5 1 122 1 0 3 0 328
2017 177 3 1 125 0 0 3 0 309
2018 175 4 1 127 1 0 6 0 314
2019 166 3 2 142 1 0 7 0 321
2020 156 5 2 156 0 1 6 0 326
2021 173 10 1 159 0 0 6 0 349
2022 155 8 1 168 1 0 8 0 341
2023 177 8 1 175 1 0 8 0 370

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 Palmer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 163 n/a n/a n/a
1990 176 13.0 13.5 n/a
1991 243 12.9 18.8 n/a
1992 283 15.9 17.7 17
1993 289 18.0 16.1 20.8
1994 281 19.1 14.7 16.4
1995 277 19.4 14.3 16.2
1996 277 19.4 14.3 16.2
1997 236 16.9 14.0 20.3
1998 258 18.2 14.2 20.5
1999 270 19.5 13.8 29.6
2000 267 20.8 12.8 22.8
2001 270 20.0 13.5 21.9
2002 291 24.5 11.9 22.3
2003 291 24.5 11.9 22.3
2004 331 28.1 11.8 18.4
2005 349 29.2 12.0 28.4
2006 331 28.5 11.6 29.3
2007 345 29.0 11.9 28.7
2008 330 29.8 11.1 28.8
2009 324 26.1 12.4 27.8
2010 333 31.7 10.4 36
2011 325 29.4 11.0 41.5
2012 314 30.6 10.2 41.1
2013 306 27.6 11.0 40.8
2014 313 28.2 11.0 44.1
2015 316 29.0 10.8 42.1
2016 328 30.0 10.9 44.5
2017 309 28.9 10.6 45.3
2018 314 27.8 11.2 43.9
2019 321 28.5 11.2 55.1
2020 326 27.7 11.7 48.2
2021 349 29.8 11.7 48.4
2022 341 28.4 11.9 46
2023 370 28.8 12.8 44.6

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 Palmer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 163 n/a n/a n/a
1990 176 13.0 13.5 n/a
1991 243 12.9 18.8 n/a
1992 283 15.9 17.7 17
1993 289 18.0 16.1 20.8
1994 281 19.1 14.7 16.4
1995 277 19.4 14.3 16.2
1996 277 19.4 14.3 16.2
1997 236 16.9 14.0 20.3
1998 258 18.2 14.2 20.5
1999 270 19.5 13.8 29.6
2000 267 20.8 12.8 22.8
2001 270 20.0 13.5 21.9
2002 291 24.5 11.9 22.3
2003 291 24.5 11.9 22.3
2004 331 28.1 11.8 18.4
2005 349 29.2 12.0 28.4
2006 331 28.5 11.6 29.3
2007 345 29.0 11.9 28.7
2008 330 29.8 11.1 28.8
2009 324 26.1 12.4 27.8
2010 333 31.7 10.4 36
2011 325 29.4 11.0 41.5
2012 314 30.6 10.2 41.1
2013 306 27.6 11.0 40.8
2014 313 28.2 11.0 44.1
2015 316 29.0 10.8 42.1
2016 328 30.0 10.9 44.5
2017 309 28.9 10.6 45.3
2018 314 27.8 11.2 43.9
2019 321 28.5 11.2 55.1
2020 326 27.7 11.7 48.2
2021 349 29.8 11.7 48.4
2022 341 28.4 11.9 46
2023 370 28.8 12.8 44.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmer High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $775 (6.1%) $11,832 (93.9%) $12,606
2020 $832 (6.3%) $12,391 (93.7%) $13,223
2021 $883 (6.8%) $12,127 (93.2%) $13,010

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmer High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 405th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 442nd of 1961 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Palmer High School)7457
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Palmer Independent School District (Isd))7767
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Palmer High School)8064
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Palmer Independent School District (Isd))8064
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Palmer High School)5777
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Palmer Independent School District (Isd))5777
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Palmer High School)6573
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Palmer Independent School District (Isd))6573
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Palmer High School)7678
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Palmer Independent School District (Isd))7678
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321370
 15.3%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic142175
 23.2%
Pacific Islander00
White166177
 6.6%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%44.6%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Palmer High School.

Palmer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palmer Elementary
Middle : Palmer Middle

Palmer High School ranks 386th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Palmer High School are 48% White, 47% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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