School Overview
Palestine Junior High School is a public middle school located in Palestine, Texas, serving as a key component of the Palestine Independent School District. Situated on Ben Milam Drive, the school provides educational programming for students in the intermediate grades, typically focusing on transitioning them from elementary instruction to the more rigorous academic requirements of high school. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescent growth.

As part of the broader Palestine Independent School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to offer extracurricular opportunities that engage the student body. The school’s digital presence through the district’s website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to access essential information, including school calendars, academic resources, and district-wide policies. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Palestine Junior High aims to prepare its students for successful transition into the district’s high school programs.
456
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALESTINE J H
Demographic Student Count
White128
Hispanic199
Black106
Asian5
Two or More15
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    199 (43.6%)
  • White
    128 (28.1%)
  • Black
    106 (23.2%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PALESTINE ISD
Phone: (903)731-8008
Website: http://www.palestineschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 360
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Grade 7 225
Grade 8 231

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALESTINE J H
Grade Student Count
Grade 7225
Grade 8231
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALESTINE J H
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20144.1%
Male25555.9%