Calallen Independent School District

4205 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Calallen Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,745 students in Calallen 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 Calallen Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
3,745 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calallen Independent School District, which is ranked #269 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#262 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
57%
44%
56%
51%
59%
46%
94%
90%
(2022-23)
16.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
66%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
30%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,301 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,862 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,301
$13,352
Spending / Student
$16,862
$14,079

Best Calallen Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calallen Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15118 Dry Creek Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Calallen High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Calallen West Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4030 County Rd 69
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5988
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Calallen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4602 Cornett
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5672
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Calallen East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
4201 Calallen Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5900
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calallen Independent School District?
Calallen Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,745 students.
What is the rank of Calallen Independent School District?
Calallen Independent School District is ranked #269 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calallen Independent School District?
66% of Calallen Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calallen Independent School District?
Calallen Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Calallen Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,862 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,745 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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