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Palestine Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
Anderson County
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PH: (903) 731-8001
FAX: (903) 729-5588

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Grades PK-12
3405 students
5 schools

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Accountability Rating

In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

64% (2007)

68% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2008)

80% (2007)

71% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

83% (2007)

86% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

84% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2008)

84% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

71% (2008)

69% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

96% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

69% (2007)

84% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

74% (2008)

84% (2007)

76% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

81% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

66% (2007)

69% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

93% (2008)

86% (2007)

78% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

82% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

72% (2007)

62% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

82% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

55% (2007)

53% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

84% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

63% (2008)

50% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

80% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

85% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)

67% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

78% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

68% (2008)

78% (2007)

72% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	78%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	74%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	45%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	44%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	71%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	22%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	91%
Male	81%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	33%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	78%
African American	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	44%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	56%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	68%
Male	74%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Special education	82%
Not special education	71%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	92%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	89%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	73%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	72%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	17%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	64%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Special education	14%
Not special education	69%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	79%
Male	71%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	66%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	0%
Not special education	81%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	75%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	19%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	94%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	60%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	49%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	6%
Not special education	63%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	38%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	39%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	58%
Male	52%
African American	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	45%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Special education	11%
Not special education	59%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	55%
Gifted/talented	89%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	11%
Not special education	78%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	89%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	79%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	31%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	58%
African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	53%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	66%
Special education	13%
Not special education	64%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	79%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	36%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	60%
Male	66%
African American	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	53%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Special education	22%
Not special education	68%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	63%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	86%
Male	68%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Special education	30%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	63%
Male	60%
African American	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	53%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Special education	5%
Not special education	68%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	62%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	42%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	65%
Male	71%
African American	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Special education	17%
Not special education	75%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
African American	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	21%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	64%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Special education	5%
Not special education	77%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	12	11
Beginning teachers	13%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	17	20
Grade 1	19	20
Grade 2	19	20
Grade 3	16	20
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	19	22
Grade 6	18	22
English (middle and high school)	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	22	21
Math (middle and high school)	20	20
Science (middle and high school)	20	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	21	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	39%	36%
Hispanic	31%	46%
African American	29%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	65%	47%
Special education	10%	11%
Gifted/talented students	4%	8%
Limited English proficient	10%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,996	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	11%	7%
School leadership	10%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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