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.
493
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALESTINE J H
Demographic Student Count
White140
Hispanic210
Black122
Asian2
Two or More17
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    210 (42.6 %)
  • White
    140 (28.4 %)
  • Black
    122 (24.7 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 360
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Grade 7 226
Grade 8 267

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALESTINE J H
Grade Student Count
Grade 7226
Grade 8267
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALESTINE J H
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23146.9%
Male26253.1%