Geraldine Palmer El
Pharr, TX · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · Grades PK-5
2,135th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▼ Declining
Geraldine Palmer El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Geraldine Palmer El 2,135th 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 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — declining.
Geraldine Palmer El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 245 students tested
Geraldine Palmer El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 677 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.4% | 96.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Geraldine Palmer El
Typical home value $165K in zip 78577 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Geraldine Palmer El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Vanguard Van GoghVanguard Academy · 0.5 mi away · charter2,083rd of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 40% - 8Aida C Escobar ElPharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 1.6 mi away898th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 60% - 6Vanguard PicassoVanguard Academy · 1.6 mi away · charter1,924th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 4Kelly-Pharr ElPharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 1.8 mi away2,925th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 37% - 7Graciela Garcia ElPharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 2 mi away1,437th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 7Fields ElMcallen ISD · 2.6 mi away1,535th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 48% - 6Edith & Ethel Carman ElPharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 2.7 mi away1,833rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 9Cesar Chavez ElPharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · 2.8 mi away799th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Geraldine Palmer El in?
Geraldine Palmer El is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD district in Pharr, Texas.
Is Geraldine Palmer El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Geraldine Palmer El 2,135th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Geraldine Palmer El?
Hispanic 97%, White 2% (677 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Geraldine Palmer El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78577 is $165K 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.