PALMER MIDDLE

423 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Palmer Middle School, located at 118 F.M. 813 in Palmer, Texas, is a core component of the Palmer Independent School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school functions as a transitional bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and student engagement during these formative years. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the rigors of secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Palmer ISD, which prioritizes small-town values paired with quality educational standards. Through its official website, the district maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and community members with access to academic calendars, administrative resources, and updates on school events. By leveraging local community support and dedicated faculty, Palmer Middle School aims to cultivate a positive learning climate where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

423

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	196
Black	7
Two or More	14

White
206 (48.7%)
Hispanic
196 (46.3%)
Two or More
14 (3.3%)
Black
7 (1.7%)

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:	PALMER ISD
Phone:	(972)449-3319
Website:	http://www.palmer-isd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 108