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Killeen Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 42,883 students in Killeen 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 Killeen Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
57 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
42,883 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
2,706 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Killeen Independent School District, which is ranked #823 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 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
54%
% Black
34%
13%
% White
17%
24%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,768 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$555 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$633 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,941
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,768
$14,079
Best Killeen Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killeen Isd Early College High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-0260
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 N 10th St
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Montague Village Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84001 Clements Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51600 Commanche Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Gr: PK-3 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Nolanville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Old Nolanville Rd
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53210 Lost Moccasin
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Gr: PK-3 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 27th St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Washington St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Nolan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Audie Murphy Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53393 Sun Dance Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6530
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6530
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3309 W Canadian River Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Venable Village Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60160 Venable Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Iduma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Foster Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Clifton Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Pat Carney Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Azura Way
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
Roy J Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Harker Heights High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Fm 2410
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0800
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Maxdale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westwood Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,761 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Killeen Independent School District?
Killeen Independent School District manages 57 public schools serving 42,883 students.
What is the rank of Killeen Independent School District?
Killeen Independent School District is ranked #823 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen Independent School District?
35% of Killeen Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Killeen Independent School District?
Killeen Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Killeen Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,768 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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