Kingsville Independent School District

207 N Third St
Kingsville, TX 78363-4401
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,603 students in Kingsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kingsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,603 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kingsville Independent School District, which is ranked #1044 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1049 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
34%
51%
21%
46%
75%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
86%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
9%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,012 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,012
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,151
$14,116

Best Kingsville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
H M King High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,603 students.
What is the rank of Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District is ranked #1044 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsville Independent School District?
86% of Kingsville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kingsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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