Calallen Independent School District

4205 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Calallen Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,877 students in Calallen Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Calallen Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,877 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Calallen Independent School District, which is ranked #339 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#344 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Calallen Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calallen Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calallen Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calallen Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Calallen Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,545 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
53%
# Black Students
58 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,184 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
137
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
261
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
265
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
293
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
309
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
337
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
290
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,814 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,288 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Calallen Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Calallen Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,814
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Calallen Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,288
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Calallen Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Calallen Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calallen Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15118 Dry Creek Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Grades: PK-2
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Calallen High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #33.
Calallen Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4602 Cornett
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5672
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #44.
Calallen West Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4030 County Rd 69
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5988
Grades: 3-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Calallen East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Grades: PK-2
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
4205 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
4201 Calallen Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5900
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calallen Independent School District?
Calallen Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,877 students.
What is the rank of Calallen Independent School District?
Calallen Independent School District is ranked #339 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calallen Independent School District?
66% of Calallen Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calallen Independent School District?
Calallen Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Calallen Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,288 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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