Calvert Junior High School (Closed 2009)

310 Hickory
Calvert, TX 77837
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Calvert Junior High School serves 45 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
45 students
This chart displays total students of Calvert Junior High School by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calvert Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calvert Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
91%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calvert Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calvert Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Calvert Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calvert Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Calvert Junior High School?
45 students attend Calvert Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Calvert Junior High School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvert Junior High School?
Calvert Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvert Junior High School offer ?
Calvert Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calvert Junior High School part of?
Calvert Junior High School is part of Calvert Independent School District.

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