Kilgore ISD School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,948 students in Kilgore ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kilgore ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Kilgore ISD School District are Chandler Elementary School, Kilgore Middle School and Kilgore Int. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Kilgore ISD School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kilgore ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Kilgore ISD School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
PK - 12
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,055 Schools
# Students
3,948 Students
5,372,448 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
369,163 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kilgore ISD School District, which is ranked #896 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#892 out of 1201 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%

Graduation Rate
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
17 Students
18,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
254,161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,464 Students
2,840,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
53%
# Black Students
503 Students
681,193 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
1,746 Students
1,424,019 Students
% White Students
44%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
197 Students
143,704 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
217,846
# Students in K Grade:
265
361,341
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
381,379
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
380,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
381,044
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
385,309
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
395,638
# Students in 6th Grade:
293
414,487
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
421,484
# Students in 8th Grade:
349
422,639
# Students in 9th Grade:
309
436,957
# Students in 10th Grade:
282
420,926
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
388,574
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
364,783
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,045. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,485 is less than the state median of $12,825. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$41 MM
$12 MM

Spending (19-20)
$37 MM
$11 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,495
$13,045

Spending / Student
$9,485
$12,825

Best Kilgore ISD School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Chandler St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3904
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3904
Grades: 2-3
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Kilgore Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #33.
Kilgore Int
Math: 38% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Whipporwill
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3903
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3903
Grades: 4-5
| 585 students
Rank: #44.
Kilgore High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Recent Articles

Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.

July 11, 2022
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTCJROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.

July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.