Needs Improvement
#7765 of 8,552 schools in TX
H M King H S
High School · Kingsville ISD · Kingsville, TX
A Kingsville ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 871, Kingsville, TX 78364
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at H M King H S score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where H M King H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee KingsvilleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Santa Gertrudis Academy H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Presbyterian Pan American SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 8–12 | 3.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kingsville ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
H M King H S is listed in KINGSVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H M King H S
H M King H S is a public high school in Kingsville, TX, part of Kingsville ISD, serving approximately 933 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,765 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H M King H S
What grades does H M King H S serve?
H M King H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend H M King H S?
H M King H S has an enrollment of approximately 933 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H M King H S?
The student-teacher ratio at H M King H S is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H M King H S rank in TX?
H M King H S ranks #7,765 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is H M King H S's MySchoolScout rating?
H M King H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at H M King H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H M King H S has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is H M King H S a charter school?
No, H M King H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H M King H S a Title I school?
No, H M King H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H M King H S?
78.1% of students at H M King H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 933
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kleberg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (361) 595-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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