Top Rankings
Caldwell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,932 students in Caldwell 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 Caldwell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,932 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Caldwell Independent School District, which is ranked #285 of all 1,201 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
748 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
53%
# Black Students
158 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
921 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
48%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
134
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,112 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,281 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,112
$13,417
Spending / Student
$20,281
$14,148
Best Caldwell Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 County Rd 307
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 W Alligator
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Grades: PK-3
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
763 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Grades: 4-6
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,932 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District is ranked #285 out of 1,201 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell Independent School District?
48% of Caldwell Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Caldwell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,281 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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