Palestine J H
Palestine, TX · Palestine ISD
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Town, distant
1,099th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
233 BEN MILAM DR, Palestine, TX 75801
(903)731-8008NCES ID 483405003784Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 424 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 440 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.5% | 41.8% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 33.8% | 29.3% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 28.6% | 23.6% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $185K in zip 75801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.