Top Rankings
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 809 students in Santa Gertrudis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Santa Gertrudis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
809 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District, which is ranked #138 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
77%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,445 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,849 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,445
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,849
$14,116
Best Santa Gertrudis Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 809 students.
What is the rank of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District is ranked #138 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
77% of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Gertrudis Independent School District?
Santa Gertrudis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Santa Gertrudis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,849 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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