PALESTINE J H
TEA rating
B · 82
was D · 69 in 2025
Grades
07-08
Enrollment
484
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28.1% |
| Hispanic | 43.6% |
| African American | 23.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 20.2% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Special education | 17.8% |
| Gifted & talented | 4.2% |
| Dyslexic | 6.6% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 15 |
| Military-connected | 13 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.9% |
| Female | 44.1% |
2026 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
2025: C · 71
2025: C · 79
2025: D · 64
2025: C · 79
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level, by grade.
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 61% | 37% | 13% |
| 8 | 72% | 48% | 12% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Avg teacher experience
10.6 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$57,884
Teacher turnover
20.5%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
Recognized
$5,755
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$11,510
per teacher / year
Master
$21,184
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
Address
233 BEN MILAM DR
PALESTINE, TX 75801-6003