Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Caldwell Arts Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Caldwell EL Arts Academy serves the east part of Tyler, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caldwell Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Caldwell Arts Academy's student population of 618 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caldwell Arts Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caldwell Arts Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Cross CountrySwimming
Tennis
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Widely regarded as East Texas' leading drama, music, and dance magnet school. We're a tuition-free Tyler ISD school with one campus offering elementary grades K-5 and middle school grades 6-8. The good news for you and your child is that you don't have to live in the Tyler ISD district to apply and be accepted. You just have to complete a simple form and schedule your child's audition.
- Caldwell integrates all areas of arts throughout language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. To promote creativity, we provide multiple opportunities for students to design, perform, and share as a community. As our students go through each grade, they explore various aspects of the arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell Arts Academy's ranking?
Caldwell Arts Academy is ranked #698 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Caldwell Arts Academy often compared to?
Caldwell Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Birdwell School, Moore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Caldwell Arts Academy?
618 students attend Caldwell Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Caldwell Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caldwell Arts Academy?
Caldwell Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caldwell Arts Academy offer ?
Caldwell Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Caldwell Arts Academy part of?
Caldwell Arts Academy is part of Tyler Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Caldwell Arts Academy located?
Caldwell Arts Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Tyler, TX.
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