Palestine Independent School District

Palestine Independent School District is a public school district based in Palestine, Texas (USA) that serves approximately 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 (Grades K-1)
 * Washington Early Childhood Center (EE, PK)

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 the 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