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Palmer Independent School District

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

418 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
Ellis County
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PH: (972) 449-3389
FAX: (972) 845-2112

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Grades PK-12
1104 students
4 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 Unacceptable".

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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
Attendance Rate

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)

94% (2007)

96% (2006)

93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

83% (2008)

72% (2007)

83% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

89% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

72% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

80% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

73% (2008)

78% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

90% (2007)

83% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

94% (2008)

99% (2007)

97% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

86% (2007)

86% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2008)

93% (2007)

99% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

86% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)

96% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

78% (2007)

91% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2008)

99% (2007)

96% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

88% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

74% (2008)

87% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

84% (2007)

73% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

91% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

56% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

86% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

61% (2008)

58% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

90% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

73% (2007)

62% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

87% (2008)

100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

72% (2008)

74% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

93% (2008)

97% (2007)

89% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

91% (2007)

67% (2006)

77% (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

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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	84%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	92%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	69%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	64%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	45%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	46%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	79%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	43%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Special education	67%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	57%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	50%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	60%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	67%
Not special education	75%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	73%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	79%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	44%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	59%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	63%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	67%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	64%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Special education	47%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

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

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	56%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Special education	44%
Not special education	78%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	67%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	64%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	81%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	70%
Not special education	74%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	90%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	50%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	33%
Not special education	67%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	61%
Gifted/talented	90%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	44%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	74%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	48%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	23%
Not special education	74%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	66%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Special education	42%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Special education	17%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	50%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	86%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Special education	18%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%
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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	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	11	11
Beginning teachers	16%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	15	20
Grade 1	16	20
Grade 2	16	20
Grade 3	14	20
Grade 4	21	20
Grade 5	20	22
Grade 6	16	22
English (middle and high school)	15	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	20	21
Math (middle and high school)	13	20
Science (middle and high school)	15	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	16	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	68%	36%
Hispanic	29%	46%
African American	2%	14%
Native American	1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

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	40%	47%
Special education	18%	11%
Gifted/talented students	7%	8%
Limited English proficient	7%	16%

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

Attendance

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

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,890	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	6%	7%
School leadership	15%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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