Top Rankings
Knippa Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 408 students in Knippa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Knippa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (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
408 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Knippa Independent School District, which is ranked #78 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,152 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,804 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,152
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,804
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Knippa Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knippa School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Kessler St
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Knippa, TX 78870
(830) 934-2177
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knippa Independent School District?
Knippa Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 408 students.
What is the rank of Knippa Independent School District?
Knippa Independent School District is ranked #78 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knippa Independent School District?
62% of Knippa Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knippa Independent School District?
Knippa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Knippa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,804 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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