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Kermit Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,374 students in Kermit Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kermit Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,374 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Kermit Independent School District, which is ranked #999 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,143 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
53%
# Black Students
15 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
191 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
14%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
108
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,500 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,045 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,500
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,045
$14,148
Best Kermit Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Kermit High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Tommy Thompson St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1050
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Kermit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kermit Independent School District?
Kermit Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,374 students.
What is the rank of Kermit Independent School District?
Kermit Independent School District is ranked #999 out of 1,201 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kermit Independent School District?
83% of Kermit Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kermit Independent School District?
Kermit Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kermit Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,045 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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