Southside El
Palestine, TX · Palestine ISD · Grades 2-3
2,896th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Southside El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southside El 2,896th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Southside El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 218 students tested
Southside El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 460 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 44.1% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 27.0% | 28.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 25.7% | 21.3% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Southside El
Typical home value $185K in zip 75801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southside El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Westwood ElWestwood ISD · 3.3 mi away3,898th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 29% - –Northside PriPalestine ISD · 3.4 mi away
- –Westwood PriWestwood ISD · 3.6 mi away
- –Elkhart ElElkhart ISD · 8.3 mi away
- 6Elkhart IntElkhart ISD · 8.3 mi away2,066th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 7Neches ElNeches ISD · 11.9 mi away1,611th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 53% - 8Slocum Pk - 8Slocum ISD · 12.2 mi away969th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 5Oakwood ElOakwood ISD · 17.1 mi away2,513th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southside El in?
Southside El is part of the Palestine ISD district in Palestine, Texas.
Is Southside El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southside El 2,896th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Southside El?
Hispanic 44%, White 28%, Black 21%, Two or more races 5% (460 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southside El 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.