For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,542 students in Kleberg County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Middle School and Kaufer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kleberg County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Kaufer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3610
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3610
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Homebound (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
207 N 3rd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 5-11
| 26 students
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
P O Box 871
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Middle School and Kaufer High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kleberg County, TX?
4 public middle schools are located in Kleberg County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County, TX?
Kleberg County, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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