Palo Alto Middle School
School Overview
Palo Alto Middle School is a public school located in Killeen, Texas. It is a school in Killeen Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 35% of students are proficient in Math learning and 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 652 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 50 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 652 students are attending Palo Alto Middle School. By gender, there are 348 and 304 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palo Alto Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 11 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 50 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palo Alto Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 92.0% of teachers are certified. 68.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 50 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 46 | 92.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 8.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 8.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 12 | 24.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 652 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 71,216 Households |
| Population | 198,705 |
| Male | 109,579 |
| Female | 102,321 |
| Child Population | 71,952 |
| Total Housing Units | 84,321 Units |
| Average House Value | $139,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $961 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.70% |
| Average Household Income | $52,182 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.53% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Killeen Independent School District
In Killeen Independent School District, 62 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in KILLEEN, Texas
5 private schools are serving students in KILLEEN, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.