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Kingsville Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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207 N Third St
Kingsville, TX 78363
Kleberg County
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PH: (361) 592-3387
FAX: (361) 595-7805

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 4183 students
  • 9 schools

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 91% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 79% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 74% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 80% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female88%
Male93%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education91%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male79%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Special education82%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient77%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Special education36%
Not special education82%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education64%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education50%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education16%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female61%
Male76%
African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education14%
Not special education73%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female74%
Male81%
African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education17%
Not special education84%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male79%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education10%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Special education5%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient22%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male63%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Special education20%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students80%
Female90%
Male72%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education19%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient13%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services40%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Special education8%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient47%
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male83%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education33%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient30%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students74%
Female72%
Male75%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education38%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female43%
Male52%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services37%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Special education4%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient51%
Non-migrant48%
Gifted/talented94%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male58%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services49%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Special education7%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female82%
Male65%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Special education13%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient9%
Not limited English proficient76%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male29%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White45%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services26%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services46%
Special education2%
Not special education38%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient34%
Migrant40%
Non-migrant33%
Gifted/talented90%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education16%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient17%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female53%
Male56%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services45%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Special education10%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented96%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education27%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female41%
Male44%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
White51%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services38%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services48%
Special education0%
Not special education48%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant43%
Gifted/talented96%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education58%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education33%
Not special education82%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education58%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Special education25%
Not special education77%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 172021
Graduating class of 2004 182021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1411
Beginning teachers<1%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2120
Grade 11920
Grade 21920
Grade 31920
Grade 42120
Grade 52122
Grade 62322
English (middle and high school)1920
Foreign language (middle and high school)2021
Math (middle and high school)2020
Science (middle and high school)1721
Social Studies (middle and high school)1822
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic81%46%
White13%36%
African American5%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program73%47%
Special education12%11%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient8%16%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate93%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,260$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Support services12%7%
School leadership10%12%
Other expenditures19%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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