Top Rankings
Krum 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 5 public schools serving 2,298 students in Krum 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 Krum Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
2,298 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Krum Independent School District, which is ranked #488 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#500 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
776 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
59 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,344 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
58%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
158
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,681 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,488
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,681
$14,148
Best Krum Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blanche Dodd Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 E Mccart
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2603
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2603
Grades: 2-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 N 3rd St
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2604
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2604
Grades: 2-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Krum Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 E Mccart
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2602
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2602
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Krum High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 A Bobcat Blvd
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Rank: n/an/a
1513 Sequoia
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2605
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2605
Grades: PK-1
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Krum Independent School District?
Krum Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,298 students.
What is the rank of Krum Independent School District?
Krum Independent School District is ranked #488 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Krum Independent School District?
58% of Krum Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Krum Independent School District?
Krum Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Krum Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,681 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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