#482 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#5355 of 15,369 nationally
About Palmer Middle
Palmer Middle is a public middle located in Palmer, in the Palmer ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 423 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 482nd of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 423.
There are 3 schools in Palmer; Palmer Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palmer Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmer Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmer El
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students · 237 m away
Palmer H S
Palmer · Public high · Grades 9–12
403 students · 281 m away
Austin El
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
394 students · 11 km away
Hazel Ingram El
Ferris · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
335 students · 11 km away
Lucy Mae McDonald El
Ferris · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
641 students · 11 km away
G W Carver Early Childhood Center
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
407 students · 11 km away
Ferris J H
Ferris · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students · 12 km away
Lee Longino El
Ferris · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
436 students · 12 km away
Ferris H S
Ferris · Public high · Grades 9–12
940 students · 12 km away
Alamo Middle
Ennis · Public middle · Grades 6–6
457 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Kirby Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
Llano J H
Llano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Evans El
Bonham · Public middle · Grades 4–6
422 students
Gainesville J H
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Gilmer Int
Gilmer · Public middle · Grades 5–6
425 students
E Merle Smith Middle
Sinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer Middle a good school?
Palmer Middle has a Success Index (US) of 60.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #482 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmer Middle rank in Texas?
Palmer Middle ranks #482 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #5355 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmer Middle?
Palmer Middle had 423 students in 2025.
Is Palmer Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Palmer Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmer Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmer Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.