Top Rankings
Caldwell Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,952 students in Caldwell Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Caldwell Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,952 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caldwell Independent School District, which is ranked #366 of all 1,193 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,092 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,831 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,092
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,831
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Caldwell Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 County Rd 307
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Gr: 7-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
763 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W Alligator
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Gr: PK-3 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,952 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District is ranked #366 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell Independent School District?
47% of Caldwell Independent School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Caldwell Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,831 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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