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Kerens 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 is 1 public school serving 657 students in Kerens Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Kerens Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
657 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kerens Independent School District, which is ranked #793 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#795 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
39%
54%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
35%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,373 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,279 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,373
$15,449
Spending / Student
$16,279
$16,605
Best Kerens Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kerens School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bobcat Ln
Kerens, TX 75144
(903) 396-2931
Kerens, TX 75144
(903) 396-2931
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kerens Independent School District?
Kerens Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 657 students.
What is the rank of Kerens Independent School District?
Kerens Independent School District is ranked #793 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kerens Independent School District?
39% of Kerens Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kerens Independent School District?
Kerens Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kerens Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,279 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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