Palmer Middle
Palmer, TX · Palmer ISD · Grades 5-8
484th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 72%· Stable
Palmer Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palmer Middle 484th 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 72% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 72th in 2025.
Palmer Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 399 students tested
Palmer Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 51.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.5% | 42.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Palmer Middle
Typical home value $321K in zip 75152 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Palmer Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Ellis Co JJAEPRed Oak ISD · 7 mi away
- 2Ferris J HFerris ISD · 7.2 mi away1,384th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 24% - 5Alamo MiddleEnnis ISD · 7.6 mi away892nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 45% - 5Howard J HWaxahachie ISD · 8 mi away905th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 41% - 5Finley J HWaxahachie ISD · 8.3 mi away1,010th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 4Red Oak MiddleRed Oak ISD · 8.4 mi away1,166th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 34% - 7Life Middle WaxahachieLife School · 9.2 mi away · charter514th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 45% - 7Coleman J HWaxahachie ISD · 9.3 mi away567th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palmer Middle in?
Palmer Middle is part of the Palmer ISD district in Palmer, Texas.
Is Palmer Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palmer Middle 484th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Palmer Middle?
White 52%, Hispanic 42%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (424 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palmer Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75152 is $321K 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.