Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools serving Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade (with two extending to 8th grade) in the 78363 zip code of Kingsville, Texas, revealing a stark performance divide between two top-tier schools and four struggling institutions.
The standout schools in this area are Santa Gertrudis School and Ricardo Elementary, both earning 5-star ratings from their districts. Santa Gertrudis, part of the Santa Gertrudis Independent School District (Isd), ranks in the 94th percentile statewide and achieves exceptional results, including 100% proficiency in Algebra I. Ricardo Elementary, in the Ricardo Independent School District (Isd), consistently outperforms state averages, particularly in 4th-grade Math (74.63% proficient vs. 45.79% state) and Reading (68.66% vs. 53.73% state). In contrast, the three schools in the Kingsville Independent School District (Isd)—Harvey Elementary, Perez Elementary, and Harrel Elementary—all rank in the bottom 5% of Texas schools with 0-star ratings. Jubilee Kingsville, a charter school in the Jubilee Academies network, performs similarly to the Kingsville ISD schools, ranking in the 22nd percentile.
Key metrics show that higher spending does not guarantee success: Harrel Elementary spends the most per student ($11,645) but remains low-performing, while Santa Gertrudis spends less ($9,654) and achieves top results. The student-teacher ratios are consistent across schools (13.8 to 15.4). Notably, Harrel Elementary is the only Kingsville ISD school showing improvement, rising from the 11th to the 23rd percentile in state rankings. Santa Gertrudis, as a PK-8 school, gives its students a significant head start by offering high school credit courses like Algebra I, a benefit not available at the PK-5 schools that must transition to a different middle school.
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