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Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 324 students in Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
324 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District, which is ranked #115 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
53%
# Black Students
55 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
44 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
14%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
-
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,756 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,395
$13,387

Spending / Student
$7,756
$14,116

Best Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calvin Nelms High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District?
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 324 students.
What is the rank of Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District?
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District is ranked #115 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District?
61% of Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District?
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,756 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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