How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palestine Junior High | Westwood Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palestine, TX | Palestine, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 456 | 200 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.9% | 77.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Palestine Junior High | Westwood Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,146 | $12,562 |
| District | Palestine ISD | Westwood ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Palestine Junior High | Westwood Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.1% | 46.0% |
| African American | 23.2% | 22.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.6% | 27.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palestine Junior High | Westwood Junior High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 514:1 | 206:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 98 | 33 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.