Kennedale Independent School District

120 W Kennedale Pkwy
Kennedale, TX 76060
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,754 students in Kennedale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,754 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kennedale Independent School District, which is ranked #770 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#754 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
44%
49%
51%
47%
46%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
54%
% Black
26%
13%
% White
31%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,647 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,207 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,647
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,207
$14,079

Best Kennedale Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedale J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
930 Corry A Edwards Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
James F Delaney Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
180 W Kennedale Pkwy
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8400
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
R F Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6621 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 563-8600
Gr: 2-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Kennedale High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Wildcat Way
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Mistletoe Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060
(817) 563-8300
Gr: PK-1 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kennedale Independent School District?
Kennedale Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,754 students.
What is the rank of Kennedale Independent School District?
Kennedale Independent School District is ranked #770 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and 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 Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 $12,207 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,754 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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