Top Rankings
Calhoun County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 939 students in Calhoun County Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Calhoun County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,745 Schools
# Students
3,530 Students
1,535,707 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
105,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Calhoun County Independent School District, which is ranked #590 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 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#573 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,672 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
177 Students
75,901 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,390 Students
818,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
53%
# Black Students
48 Students
198,107 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
886 Students
392,132 Students
% White Students
25%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,358 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
43,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
13,662
# Students in K Grade:
232
20,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
21,208
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
20,812
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
20,550
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
20,734
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
29,817
# Students in 6th Grade:
274
325,343
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
71,142
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
59,666
# Students in 11th Grade:
243
51,055
# Students in 12th Grade:
207
46,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,442 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 $14,137 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,442
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,137
$14,148
Best Calhoun County Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seadrift School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 W Broadway
Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-3511
Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-3511
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
