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Keene Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 746 students in Keene Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Keene Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,843 Schools
# Students
1,119 Students
3,732,985 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
250,067 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Keene Independent School District, which is ranked #503 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#518 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
14%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,982 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,576 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,982
$15,448
Spending / Student
$12,576
$16,604
Best Keene Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keene J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Keene Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy 67 E
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5323
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5323
Gr: PK-2 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
The Summit Leadership Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3625 Hwy 67 E Bldg C
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5201
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5201
Gr: 3-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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