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Kermit 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,342 students in Kermit Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kermit Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,342 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kermit Independent School District, which is ranked #998 of all 1,196 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
83%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
14%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,846 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,404 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,846
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,404
$14,116
Best Kermit Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Kermit High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Tommy Thompson St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1050
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Kermit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kermit Independent School District?
Kermit Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,342 students.
What is the rank of Kermit Independent School District?
Kermit Independent School District is ranked #998 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Kermit Independent School District?
83% of Kermit Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kermit Independent School District?
Kermit Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kermit Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,404 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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