For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,603 students in Kingsville 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 Kingsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,603 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kingsville Independent School District, which is ranked #1044 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 75% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1049 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%

Graduation Rate
75%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,245 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
53%
# Black Students
77 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
243 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
9%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
172
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,012 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,012
$13,387

Spending / Student
$14,151
$14,116

Best Kingsville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
H M King High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,603 students.
What is the rank of Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District is ranked #1044 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsville Independent School District?
86% of Kingsville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kingsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,151 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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