Killeen ISD School District
School District · Killeen, Texas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
54
32 elem, 12 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
54
32 elem, 12 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,818
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Killeen ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Killeen ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maude Moore Wood EL
Killeen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pat Carney EL
Killeen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clifton Park EL
Killeen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#656 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,818
$1,150 vs Texas median
District size
43,864 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Killeen ISD ranks #656 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Killeen ISD's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 48 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maude Moore Wood EL (8.8/10), Pat Carney EL (8.7/10), and Clifton Park EL (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Killeen ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Killeen ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Killeen ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (48 of 54). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maude Moore Wood EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Pat Carney EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Clifton Park EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Clarke EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Richard E Cavazos EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Montague Village EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Pershing Park EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Nolan Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Killeen EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Killeen ISD Early College H S | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 54 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Killeen ISD
Killeen ISD serves 43,864 students across 54 schools in central Texas, making it one of the larger districts in the state. With 50 of those schools ranked, the district carries an average score of 5.7 out of 10 — a baseline that tells parents to look closely at individual campuses before drawing broad conclusions about fit.
At the elementary level, the district's strongest performers stand out clearly. Montague Village Elementary leads the district with a score of 8.1 out of 10, the highest rating among all 50 ranked schools. Richard E. Cavazos Elementary follows closely at 8.0, and Nolanville Elementary rounds out the top three at 7.9. Brookhaven Elementary and Iduma Elementary both score 7.6, giving parents five elementary options that sit meaningfully above the district average. For families with young children, these campuses represent the clearest concentration of high performance in the district.
The gap between the top schools and the district average of 5.7 is worth noting. Montague Village Elementary scores more than two full points above that average — a significant spread in a district of this size. Parents zoned to lower-performing campuses should research magnet programs, transfer options, or open enrollment policies that Killeen ISD may offer, since school quality varies considerably across the district's 54 campuses.
Killeen ISD's large enrollment reflects the region's substantial military presence, which shapes the student population in real ways — higher mobility rates, diverse family backgrounds, and fluctuating enrollment are common characteristics of districts tied to military installations. Parents relocating to the area should factor school ratings into neighborhood decisions early. The elementary tier shows the most concentrated strength, with five schools scoring 7.6 or above, so families prioritizing elementary performance have identifiable targets. Researching attendance boundaries for Montague Village, Cavazos, and Nolanville before committing to a home address is a practical first step for any incoming family.
District Map
Schools in Killeen ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Killeen ISD with test data.
Schools in Killeen ISD
54 schools Elementary Schools 32
Middle Schools 12
High Schools 8
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Killeen
- Total Enrollment
- 43,864
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,781
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Killeen ISD?
Killeen ISD has 54 schools in total — 32 elementary, 12 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Killeen ISD?
The average composite rating for Killeen ISD is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Killeen ISD?
Killeen ISD spends $11,818 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Killeen ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Killeen ISD is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Killeen ISD?
Maude Moore Wood EL is the highest-rated school in Killeen ISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Killeen ISD?
Across schools in Killeen ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Killeen ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Killeen ISD has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 54 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
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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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