Santa Gertrudis Independent School District

803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78363
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Santa Gertrudis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 are 2 public schools serving 826 students in Santa Gertrudis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Gertrudis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
2 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
826 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Santa Gertrudis Independent School District, which is ranked #135 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#136 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
7.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
80%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
16%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,846 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,268 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$12 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,846
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,268
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Santa Gertrudis Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 826 students.
What is the rank of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District is ranked #135 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
80% of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Gertrudis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,268 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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