Serving 659 students in grades 6-12, Palacios Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Palacios Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Palacios Junior Senior High School's student population of 659 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
Palacios Junior Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palacios Junior Senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4799 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Palacios Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Palacios Junior Senior High School is ranked #4799 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palacios Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Palacios Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tidehaven High School, Bay City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palacios Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palacios Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Palacios Junior Senior High School?
659 students attend Palacios Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Palacios Junior Senior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palacios Junior Senior High School?
Palacios Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palacios Junior Senior High School offer ?
Palacios Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palacios Junior Senior High School part of?
Palacios Junior Senior High School is part of Palacios Independent School District.
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