Top Rankings
Kennedale Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,201 students in Kennedale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kennedale Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,201 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kennedale Independent School District, which is ranked #716 of all 1,196 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#723 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
995 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
53%
# Black Students
891 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
28%
13%
# White Students
1,051 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
33%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
111
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
154
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
379
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
413
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,502 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,601
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,502
$14,116
Best Kennedale Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James F Delaney Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 W Kennedale Pkwy
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8400
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8400
Grades: 1-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
James A Arthur Int
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Mistletoe
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Grades: 5-6
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
R F Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6621 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 563-8600
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 563-8600
Grades: 1-5
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedale J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 Corry A Edwards Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8200
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Wildcat Way
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8100
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Mistletoe Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Grades: PK-K
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedale Alter Educational Prog
Alternative School
100 W Kennedale Pkwy
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8060
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8060
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kennedale Independent School District?
Kennedale Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,201 students.
What is the rank of Kennedale Independent School District?
Kennedale Independent School District is ranked #716 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kennedale Independent School District?
33% of Kennedale Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kennedale Independent School District?
Kennedale Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kennedale Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,502 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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