Kenedy Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Kenedy Isd

Kenedy ISD is a small district in Karnes County, Texas, serving all grades from pre-kindergarten through twelve. The district enrolled about three-quarters of a thousand students in the latest count, with a student population that is roughly nine in ten Hispanic, reflecting the South Texas setting of the county.

The district's state assessment results show consistent academic challenges across the board. In English Language Arts across tested grades three through eight, fewer than half the students scored at proficient or above in every tested grade, with particularly low results in third grade. Math proficiency is similarly weak, ranging from about one in five passing sixth grade to about one in two passing fourth grade, with most grades in the range of three to four in ten. Science testing shows even steeper drops: fifth grade science saw about a third of students proficient, but eighth grade science fell to roughly one in seven. Eighth grade social studies was the weakest-tested area, with only one in ten students reaching proficiency.

When sorted by proficiency levels, the data reveals that across all tested subjects, about seven in ten students reached the "Approaches" level (the lowest passing category), while only about one in ten reached "Masters" level, the highest. In math, about one-third met proficiency standards. In English Language Arts, a similar proportion at around four in ten met standards. Science and social studies performances were notably lower, with science at about one in four "Meets" level and social studies just under one in three. The gap between students who approach grade level and those who actually master content is substantial.

Among Karnes County's districts, Kenedy ISD's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, a position that reflects the broader county context rather than strong absolute performance. The district's chronic absenteeism rate of roughly one in four students is at the high end of the county range, suggesting attendance may be a factor worth understanding. Per-pupil spending is in the upper middle range among county districts.

The district has recently signaled a major infrastructure initiative. In May 2025, Kenedy ISD placed a bond (Proposition A) on the ballot focused on building a new elementary school and undertaking safety and security renovations, along with new athletic facilities. Publicly reported information indicated the bond was designed to avoid raising the current tax rate. A new elementary school would be a concrete change for families considering the district, though the outcome of that vote is not available in the data provided here. The district operates three active school campuses: Kenedy Elementary, Kenedy Middle, and Kenedy High School, along with alternative or specialized programs.

Families considering Kenedy ISD should expect lower-performing schools in terms of standard state testing, with substantial room for academic growth across grades. The district is small, with a cohesive community identity, and the recent bond push suggests district leadership is actively investing in facilities and infrastructure. A parent evaluating the district may want to understand what support systems are in place for the students who are not yet meeting proficiency standards and what the district's specific initiatives are to raise academic performance, particularly in upper elementary and middle grades math and science, where proficiency rates are lowest.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

770

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 90%

Black 1%

White 8%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

28%

29%

Gr 4

31%

45%

Gr 5

55%

45%

Gr 6

35%

71%

Gr 7

39%

25%

Gr 8

43%

38%

Math

Gr 3

38%

57%

Gr 4

43%

64%

Gr 5

36%

45%

Gr 6

19%

14%

Gr 7

32%

25%

Gr 8

34%

54%

Science

Gr 5

30%

45%

Gr 8

12%

23%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

18%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

28%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

32%

Grade 5

15%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

10%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$188,028

Year-over-year change+0.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$173K to $200K

vs. state typical0.62x

vs. national typical0.51x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78119	Kenedy	$187K	+0.8%	89.4%
78118	Karnes City	$200K	+2.4%	9.3%
78151	Runge	$173K	-3.3%	1.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$949/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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