Palestine J H
Palestine, TX · Palestine ISD · Grades 7-8
1,099th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
Palestine J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palestine J H 1,099th 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 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Palestine J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 424 students tested
Palestine J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.8% | 41.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 25.7% | 29.3% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 31.0% | 23.6% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4.1% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Palestine J H
Typical home value $185K in zip 75801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Palestine J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Story IntPalestine ISD · 2.8 mi away1,226th of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 1Westwood J HWestwood ISD · 4.7 mi away1,656th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 12% - 7Elkhart MiddleElkhart ISD · 7.6 mi away573rd of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 43% - 4Grapeland J HGrapeland ISD · 18.3 mi away1,107th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 9Cayuga MiddleCayuga ISD · 22.7 mi away185th of 1,701
ELA 70% · Math 71% - 8Frankston MiddleFrankston ISD · 23.2 mi away344th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 64% - 2Nichols IntJacksonville ISD · 24.7 mi away1,499th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 26% - 4Lapoynor J HLapoynor ISD · 24.9 mi away1,029th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palestine J H in?
Palestine J H is part of the Palestine ISD district in Palestine, Texas.
Is Palestine J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palestine J H 1,099th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Palestine J H?
Hispanic 42%, White 29%, Black 24%, Two or more races 4% (440 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palestine J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75801 is $185K 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.