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Palo Alto Middle

2301 W ELMS RD, KILLEEN, TX, 76549

Ranked 4638 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Killeen
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Palo Alto Middle

2301 W ELMS RD, KILLEEN, TX, 76549

Ranked 4638 of 5501 in Texas

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About Palo Alto Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 29% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
759
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.09%
Asian 2.24%
Hispanic 29.78%
Black 48.88%
Two+ Races 6.46%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
9.09%
Asian
2.24%
Hispanic
29.78%
Black
48.88%
Two+ Races
6.46%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 759
49.41%
375 Female
50.59%
384 Male

Student Population

759 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

361 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Palo Alto Middle Contact Information

Address

2301 W ELMS RD, KILLEEN, TX, 76549

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Phone

(254) 336-1200

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TOP 4638 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Palo Alto Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Big Art Day was a recent event at Palo Alto Middle School, where students from other schools worked on big art projects with students from their own school. During the activity, students made different designs, talked about their ideas, and worked in groups to finish their pieces. Some people worked on drawing and painting, while others helped plan and put everything together. It gave students a break from their regular classes so they could work on something creative. They could also see what other students were doing and learn from it. When students do things like this during the school day, they stay interested, learn in a new way, and work together.

FAQ

Q1. What defines Palo Alto Middle School in Killeen in terms of daily instruction?

Ans. Palo Alto Middle School follows a structured daily schedule where students attend different subjects throughout the day.

Q2. How does Palo Alto Middle School manage classroom learning?

Ans. Students at Palo Alto Middle School take part in lessons, complete assignments, and follow teacher guidance during class time.

Q3. What type of learning environment is used at Palo Alto Middle School?

Ans. Palo Alto Middle School uses a classroom setup where students learn through lessons, activities, and participation.

Q4. How does Palo Alto Middle School track student progress?

Ans. Teachers at Palo Alto Middle School review assignments, tests, and classwork to understand student performance over time.

Q5. How are updates shared at Palo Alto Middle School?

Ans. Palo Alto Middle School shares information through announcements, notices, and communication with students and families.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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