Kemp Alternative serves 8 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Kemp Alternative's attendance zone covers the entire Kemp school district, encompassing approximately 172.2 square miles around the city of Kemp, TX. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 8.3 miles and the furthest edge located 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kemp Alternative's student population of 8 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kemp Alternative is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
25%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kemp Alternative?
The graduation rate of Kemp Alternative is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kemp Alternative?
8 students attend Kemp Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kemp Alternative students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemp Alternative?
Kemp Alternative has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Alternative offer ?
Kemp Alternative offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Kemp Alternative part of?
Kemp Alternative is part of Kemp Independent School District.
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