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Kemp Independent School District

905 S Main St
Kemp, TX 75143
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,967 students in Kemp Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kemp Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,967 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kemp Independent School District, which is ranked #918 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#925 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
41%
40%
51%
33%
46%
85-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
42%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
51%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,968 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,716
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,968
$14,116

Best Kemp Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kemp Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Old Us 40
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Grades: 3-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Kemp J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Tolosa Rd
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1402
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Kemp High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Alternative
Alternative School
204 W 17th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Primary
601 E 8th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Grades: PK-2
| 556 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kemp Independent School District?
Kemp Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,967 students.
What is the rank of Kemp Independent School District?
Kemp Independent School District is ranked #918 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kemp Independent School District?
51% of Kemp Independent School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kemp Independent School District?
Kemp Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kemp Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,968 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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