Summary:
The Kemp Independent School District (Isd) operates three elementary schools serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, with a total enrollment of 974 students across a community facing significant economic challenges, as indicated by a district-wide average of 77.21% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Among the schools, Kemp Pri (PK-1) stands out for having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (80.59%) and the largest student-to-teacher ratio (13.1:1), though it lacks test score data due to its early grade levels. Kemp Intermediate (2-3) has the lowest economic disadvantage rate (71.66%) and the highest per-student spending ($10,510), yet its 3rd-grade test scores are the lowest in the district at 33.11% proficiency in both Reading and Math. Kemp Intermediate West (4-5) offers the smallest class sizes with an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio and shows a relative bright spot, with 5th-grade Math proficiency (44.29%) coming within 3.09 percentage points of the state average (47.38%).
Key takeaways include a clear "spending vs. performance" paradox at Kemp Intermediate, where higher funding does not translate to better outcomes. There is also a notable upward trend in upper elementary grades, with 5th graders outperforming 3rd graders across subjects. However, a critical reading crisis persists, with the district trailing the state by over 23 percentage points in 4th-grade Reading. Historical data for Kemp Intermediate shows a steady decline in state percentile rank from 44 (2022-2023) to 36 (2023-2024), and the district's current 1-star rating underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in early literacy.
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