Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kerens School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kerens School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kerens School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kerens School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kerens School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5257 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
42%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kerens School's ranking?
Kerens School is ranked #5257 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kerens School often compared to?
Kerens Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred High School, Mildred Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kerens School?
The graduation rate of Kerens School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kerens School?
570 students attend Kerens School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kerens School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kerens School?
Kerens School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kerens School offer ?
Kerens School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kerens School part of?
Kerens School is part of Kerens Independent School District.
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