Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Palm Grove Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Palm Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Grove Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3195 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Palm Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Grove Elementary School is ranked #3195 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palm Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pena Elementary School, Paredes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Palm Grove Elementary School?
303 students attend Palm Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Palm Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Grove Elementary School?
Palm Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palm Grove Elementary School offer ?
Palm Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Grove Elementary School part of?
Palm Grove Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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