Top Rankings
Kaufman Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,332 students in Kaufman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kaufman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,332 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kaufman Independent School District, which is ranked #520 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#524 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,407 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
53%
# Black Students
194 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
1,575 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
36%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
315
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
290
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
318
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
314
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
377
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
305
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,404 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,004
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,404
$14,148
Best Kaufman Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 1-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #55.
Norman J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #66.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 1-5
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Rand Rd
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Grades: PK-K
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaufman Independent School District?
Kaufman Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,332 students.
What is the rank of Kaufman Independent School District?
Kaufman Independent School District is ranked #520 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman Independent School District?
56% of Kaufman Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaufman Independent School District?
Kaufman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kaufman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,404 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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