PALESTINE J H
PALESTINE J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PALESTINE ISD school district, located in PALESTINE, TX with about 504 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, PALESTINE J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact PALESTINE J H at (903) 731-8008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALESTINE, TX 75801-6003
(903) 731-8008
http://www.palestineschools.org
PALESTINE J H is a public Title I school in PALESTINE, TX with about 504 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PALESTINE ISD
- Total Students:
- 504
- Teachers:
- 46.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 504 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.4%
- White
- 26.0%
- Black or African American
- 25.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.