For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,534 students in Kingsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,534 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kingsville Independent School District, which is ranked #1091 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 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1104 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Graduation Rate
77%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
8%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,501 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,431 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$44 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,501
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,431
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Kingsville Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
H M King High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,534 students.
What is the rank of Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District is ranked #1091 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsville Independent School District?
87% of Kingsville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 8% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kingsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,431 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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