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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,965 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,965 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caldwell Independent School District, which is ranked #366 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
47%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,875 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,940 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,875
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,940
$14,116
Best Caldwell Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
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
Grades: 4-6
| 436 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,965 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell Independent School District?
Caldwell Independent School District is ranked #366 out of 1,196 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, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 $19,940 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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