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Tivy H S

High School · Kerrville ISD · Kerrville, TX

A Kerrville ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3250 LOOP 534, Kerrville, TX 78028

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation27%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$10,258
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Tivy H S score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tivy 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kerrville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,486

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$1,097/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hill Country H SEnrollment path unverified4.510–121.8 mi38Compare →
Our Lady of the Hills Reg Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private9–123.4 mi89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Kerrville ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$10,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tivy H S is listed in KERRVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tivy H S

Tivy H S is a public high school in Kerrville, TX, part of Kerrville ISD, serving approximately 1,395 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,254 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tivy H S

What grades does Tivy H S serve?

Tivy H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tivy H S?

Tivy H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tivy H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Tivy H S is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tivy H S rank in TX?

Tivy H S ranks #4,254 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Tivy H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Tivy H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Tivy H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tivy H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tivy H S a charter school?

No, Tivy H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tivy H S a Title I school?

No, Tivy H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tivy H S?

45.9% of students at Tivy 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
1,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kerr County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 78028)
40,829
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
48.2
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78028; this does not measure the attendance area.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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