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6.2 avg / 10

Kilgore ISD School District

School District · Kilgore, Texas

Students: 3,725
Teachers (FTE): 272
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,835

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

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Evaluating Kilgore ISD?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kilgore ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Kilgore Int

7.0/10

Kilgore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Chandler EL

6.6/10

Kilgore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Kilgore Middle

5.4/10

Kilgore · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#556 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,835

$2,133 vs Texas median

District size

3,725 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Kilgore ISD ranks #556 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Kilgore ISD's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kilgore Int (7.0/10), Chandler EL (6.6/10), and Kilgore Middle (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Kilgore Int

STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kilgore ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kilgore ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Kilgore Int 7.0 / 10
2 Chandler EL 6.6 / 10
3 Kilgore Middle 5.4 / 10
4 Kilgore H S 5.2 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kilgore ISD

Kilgore ISD is a Kilgore, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,725 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $10,835 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Kilgore ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kilgore Int, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Kilgore ISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Kilgore ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 56.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Kilgore ISD with test data.

Schools in Kilgore ISD

5 schools

District Details

State
Texas
City
Kilgore
Total Enrollment
3,725
Teachers (FTE)
272
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kilgore ISD?

Kilgore ISD has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kilgore ISD?

The average composite rating for Kilgore ISD is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kilgore ISD?

Kilgore ISD spends $10,835 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kilgore ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kilgore ISD is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kilgore ISD?

Kilgore Int is the highest-rated school in Kilgore ISD with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Kilgore ISD?

Across schools in Kilgore ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kilgore ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Kilgore ISD has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
56.4%
ELA Proficiency
59.8%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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