Kingsville Independent School District

207 N Third St
Kingsville, TX 78363-4401
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,534 students in Kingsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,534 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kingsville Independent School District, which is ranked #1091 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 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1104 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
44%
34%
51%
21%
46%
77%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
87%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
8%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,448 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,537 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,448
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,537
$14,079

Best Kingsville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 N 17th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
H M King High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,534 students.
What is the rank of Kingsville Independent School District?
Kingsville Independent School District is ranked #1091 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsville Independent School District?
87% of Kingsville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 8% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kingsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,537 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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