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Calhoun County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,514 students in Calhoun County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Calhoun County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
7 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
3,514 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calhoun County Independent School District, which is ranked #583 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#590 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
68%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
25%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,513 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,201 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,513
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,201
$14,079
Best Calhoun County Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port O Connor School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 W Monroe St
Port O Connor, TX 77982
(361) 983-2341
Port O Connor, TX 77982
(361) 983-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 N Commerce St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Jackson St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Seadrift School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 W Broadway
Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-3511
Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-3511
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Hope High School
Alternative School
900 N Virginia Rm 10
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun County Independent School District?
Calhoun County Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,514 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County Independent School District?
Calhoun County Independent School District is ranked #583 out of 1,194 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County Independent School District?
68% of Calhoun County Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County Independent School District?
Calhoun County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Calhoun County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,201 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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