Ricardo Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ricardo Isd

Ricardo ISD is a small district in Kleberg County serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. The district enrolls a student population that is predominantly Hispanic, with substantial white enrollment and smaller Asian and Black populations. Overall, enrollment is distributed across its grade band, with slightly larger cohorts in the upper elementary and middle school years.

The district's academic performance shows uneven results across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, Ricardo ISD performs solidly in grades four through eight, with meaningful proficiency rates through middle school. By eighth grade, proficiency in ELA reaches a strong level. Math performance is more variable: fourth grade shows solid proficiency, but third, fifth, and sixth grades fall closer to the midpoint. Seventh grade dips noticeably lower. The standout result is eighth-grade math, where proficiency reaches very high levels, suggesting students are well-prepared as they exit the district. Science testing shows a significant gap at the fifth-grade level, where proficiency is substantially below grade-level expectations. By eighth grade, science proficiency recovers substantially. In social studies, eighth-grade proficiency is moderate, clustering around the middle range.

Among Kleberg County's districts, Ricardo ISD ranks above the midpoint in overall proficiency, positioning it as one of the stronger performers in its comparison group. The district also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, indicating low rates of student absences. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to its county peers, suggesting the district operates efficiently.

The area's housing market reflects modest valuations, with median home values notably below both state and national benchmarks. Rental costs are similarly modest. The affordability picture is favorable relative to national standards, making the area accessible for families on moderate incomes. The broader economic context shows steady unemployment and stable housing markets in the region.

The district operates two schools: Ricardo Elementary and Ricardo Middle. The pronounced strength in eighth-grade mathematics and strong eighth-grade science results suggest meaningful instructional capacity at the middle level, though families may want to monitor the transition from upper elementary into middle school, particularly in mathematics, where sixth and seventh grades show weaker performance than both the grades immediately before and after.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

657

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 87%

Black 1%

White 10%

Asian 1%

Two+ 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

62%

Gr 4

56%

78%

Gr 5

58%

67%

Gr 6

59%

81%

Gr 7

44%

76%

Gr 8

67%

97%

Math

Gr 3

53%

55%

Gr 4

63%

83%

Gr 5

46%

67%

Gr 6

31%

68%

Gr 7

21%

73%

Gr 8

90%

100%

Science

Gr 5

21%

50%

Gr 8

54%

88%

Social studies

Gr 8

38%

85%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

19%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

52%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

72%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

47%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

19%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

49%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

88%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

25%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

88%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

76%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

24%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

59%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

RICARDO EL

RICARDO MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

75%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

95%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

53%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

62%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

66%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$152,573

Year-over-year change+4.3%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$150K to $254K

vs. state typical0.50x

vs. national typical0.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78363	Kingsville	$150K	+4.2%	97.8%
78379	Kingsville	$254K	+9.6%	2.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,316/mo

Year-over-year change+7.4%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78363	Kingsville	$1,316	+7.4%	97.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$770/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

Annual rent / national median income18.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$546/mo

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)

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