This is a 9.6% decrease from the previous school year.
Of the 4,978 students enrolled in Kleberg County schools, 4.9% of them were considered to be gifted and talented.
Kleberg County enrolled the 106th highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties.
Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.
“The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students…dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools…gun violence, and mental health issues,” claimed the Texas Almanac.
Gifted & Talented Students in Kleberg County Schools in 2021-2022 school year
| School | Number of gifted and talented students | Total Number of students |
|---|---|---|
| Gillett Middle School | 25 | 604 |
| H. M. King High School | 20 | 915 |
| Harrel Elementary School | 3 | 323 |
| Harvey Elementary School | 5 | 509 |
| Jubilee Kingsville | 7 | 288 |
| Kaufer High School | 14 | 280 |
| Nanny Elementary School | 1 | 199 |
| Perez Elementary School | 4 | 454 |
| Ricardo Elementary School | 12 | 373 |
| Ricardo Middle School | 26 | 252 |
| Santa Gertrudis Academy High School | 54 | 375 |
| Santa Gertrudis School | 75 | 406 |
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