For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 262 students in Kress Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kress Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
262 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kress Independent School District, which is ranked #837 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#881 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
55%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
39%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,847 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,847
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,962
$14,079
Best Kress Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kress High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Kress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kress Independent School District?
Kress Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Kress Independent School District?
Kress Independent School District is ranked #837 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kress Independent School District?
55% of Kress Independent School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kress Independent School District?
Kress Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kress Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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