Ricardo Independent School District

138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363-9708
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Ricardo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 655 students in Ricardo Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ricardo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
2 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
655 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Ricardo Independent School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#245 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ricardo Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ricardo Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ricardo Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ricardo Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
562 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
81 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
12%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
55
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
58
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,447 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ricardo Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ricardo Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,447
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ricardo Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,827
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ricardo Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ricardo Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ricardo Independent School District?
Ricardo Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of Ricardo Independent School District?
Ricardo Independent School District is ranked #252 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ricardo Independent School District?
86% of Ricardo Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ricardo Independent School District?
Ricardo Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ricardo Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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