Palestine Independent School District is a public school district based in Palestine, Texas, United States, that serves about 3,500 students in central Anderson County.
In 2021, the school district was rated "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Schools Palestine High School (grades 9–12) Palestine Junior High (grades 7–8) A. M. Story Elementary School (grades 4–6) Southside Elementary School (grades 2–3) Northside Primary School (kindergarten–grade 1) Washington Early Childhood Center (early childhood education, prekindergarten)
Students Ethnicity Students during the 2006–2007 school year: Total: 3,405 (100.0%) White: 1,311 (38.5%) Hispanic: 1,062 (31.2%) African American: 996 (29.3%) Asian/Pacific Islander: 30 (0.9%) Native American: 6 (0.2%)
Grade level Students during the 2006–2007 school year: Early Childhood Education and Pre-Kindergarten: 181 (5.3%) Elementary (K-5): 1,579 (46.4%) Middle School (6–8): 720 (21.1%) High School (9–12): 925 (27.2%) Class of 2006 Graduates: 187
Other statistics Economically Disadvantaged (2006–2007): 65.1% (2,217) Annual Dropout Rate, Grades 7–12 (2005–2006): 3.1% Average SAT Score (Class of 2006): 1013 Average ACT Score (Class of 2006): 21.2
Leadership Palestine ISD is led by a superintendent chosen by a board of trustees.
Board of Trustees Ms. Davi Ingram, President Mr. Jeffery Schwab, Vice President Dr. Michael Garcia, Secretary Ms. Shereece Jogie Mr. Kurt Herrington Mr. Michael Bennett Mr. Eddy Hutchinson
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