Palo Alto Middle
Killeen, TX · Killeen ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
1,613th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
2301 W ELMS RD, Killeen, TX 76549
(254)336-1200NCES ID 482566005918Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Palo Alto Middle 1,613th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 5% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 670 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 759 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.0% | 48.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.2% | 29.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 15.9% | 9.1% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 6.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $228K in zip 76549 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Palo Alto Middle in?
Palo Alto Middle is part of the Killeen ISD district in Killeen, Texas.
Is Palo Alto Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palo Alto Middle 1,613th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Palo Alto Middle?
Black 49%, Hispanic 30%, White 9%, Two or more races 7% (759 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palo Alto Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76549 is $228K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.