The Mount Calm Independent School District is a public school district based in Mount Calm, Texas, United States. Located in Hill County, a portion of the district extends into Limestone County.
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mount Calm Isd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Calm Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Calm, TX, encompassing approximately 49.1 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to its edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Calm Isd's student population of 168 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We unite our community through cultivating respectful relationships.
School Rankings
Mount Calm Isd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Calm Isd is 0.53, which is less 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
#6609 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
62%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Calm Isd's ranking?
Mount Calm Isd is ranked #6609 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Calm Isd?
The graduation rate of Mount Calm Isd is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mount Calm Isd?
168 students attend Mount Calm Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mount Calm Isd students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Calm Isd?
Mount Calm Isd has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Calm Isd offer ?
Mount Calm Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mount Calm Isd part of?
Mount Calm Isd is part of Mount Calm Independent School District.
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