Ricardo ISD School District

138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363-9708
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 625 students in Ricardo ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ricardo ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
625 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Ricardo ISD School District, which is ranked #411 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#404 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ricardo ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ricardo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ricardo ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
537 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
73 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
56
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
56
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,141 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,491 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ricardo ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Ricardo ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,141
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ricardo ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,491
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ricardo ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ricardo ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ricardo ISD School District?
Ricardo ISD School District manages 2 public schools serving 625 students.
What is the rank of Ricardo ISD School District?
Ricardo ISD School District is ranked #411 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ricardo ISD School District?
86% of Ricardo ISD School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ricardo ISD School District?
Ricardo ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ricardo ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,491 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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