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Best Schools in Palmer, TX
Palmer, TX has 21 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,110 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Palmer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmer, TX
The top high schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
2. Red Oak H S
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Projected Test Scores
Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2160 Students
3. Ennis H S
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students
4. Ferris H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer, TX
The top middle schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Alamo Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 6 • 414 Students
3. Ennis J H
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 886 Students
4. Red Oak Middle
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Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1546 Students
5. Ferris J H
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Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 590 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, TX
The top elementary schools in Palmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmer El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
2. Travis El
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 260 Students
3. Austin El
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 359 Students
4. Dorie Miller Int
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students
5. Wooden El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Red Oak Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
6. Bowie El
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 434 Students
7. Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
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Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 620 Students
8. Lee Longino El
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Ferris Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 360 Students
9. Jack Lummus Int
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 444 Students
10. David S Crockett Early Childhood Center
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Ennis Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer, TX has a total population of 5,922 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palmer, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palmer, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmer, TX
How many schools are in Palmer, TX?
Palmer, TX has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,110 students in total.
How do schools in Palmer perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Palmer score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Palmer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Palmer
3 of 3 schools in Palmer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Palmer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.