The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kilgore Int
Kilgore Intermediate serves students in fourth and fifth grade in a school of about the same size for its grade band, with roughly similar enrollment in each grade. The student body is racially mixed, with White and Hispanic students making up substantial shares, and a meaningful proportion of Black students. About three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need in the school's population.
On the most recent state assessments, academic performance reflects uneven strength across subjects. In English language arts, the school sits in the top quartile of proficiency among Rusk County districts overall. Just over half of fifth graders and about half of fourth graders met or exceeded state standards in reading and writing. Math is weaker. About a third of fifth graders and under a third of fourth graders reached proficiency, placing math as a soft spot. Science, tested only at fifth grade, showed the lowest performance, with about a quarter of students proficient. The data shows a clear pattern: students are stronger in reading than in mathematics or science. A parent may want to look into what the school is doing in math and science and whether additional support or intervention is available for students who are not keeping pace.
The school sits within Kilgore Independent School District, which is undergoing significant change. The district completed a voter-approved bond in 2021 that funded a new Kilgore High School, expected to open in fall 2026. The district has also faced steady property tax reductions under state law, bringing down the total school tax rate year after year. These changes affect both the school's operational context and the broader housing market: a home in Kilgore costs less than the state average and moderately below the national one, with rents also relatively affordable. The city itself is a small East Texas community anchored by oil industry heritage, with a walkable historic downtown and active residential and industrial development, including new housing options now under construction.
Kilgore Intermediate is a regular public elementary school with no specialized programs or alternative designation described in the available information. Limited data on staffing, special education enrollment, English learner services, and attendance were not available. A parent considering this school would benefit from reaching out directly to ask how the school addresses the math and science performance gaps, what instructional approaches are used, and what support is available for students who need extra help.
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