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Port O Connor School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Port O Connor School is a small, rural elementary school in Port O'Connor, TX, serving 64 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd).

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide (121st out of 4,627 elementary schools) with a 5-star rating. Test scores are consistently high, with 4th-grade Reading proficiency at 100% and 4th-grade Math at 88.89%, far exceeding district and state averages. A key factor is its extremely low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, which allows for personalized attention. The school also invests more per student ($14,017) compared to nearby schools like Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary ($9,620) and Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary ($9,873). Despite serving a population where 71.88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves remarkable results, with economically disadvantaged students ranking in the 91st percentile statewide.

However, there is a notable weakness in 5th-grade Science, where only 8.33% of students were proficient in 2023-2024, compared to 28.29% district-wide. This issue may be part of a broader challenge, as nearby Seadrift School also had a 0% proficiency rate in 5th-grade Science. While Port O Connor's state ranking has fluctuated over the years—likely due to its tiny enrollment—the current trend is very positive. Compared to Seadrift School, which serves a similar demographic but has a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio and ranks in the 42nd percentile, Port O Connor's specific implementation of small class sizes and higher spending clearly drives its exceptional outcomes.

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,735

Per pupil spending ?

71.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

508 W Monroe St
Port o Connor, TX 77982-0687

(361) 983-2341

District: Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Port O Connor School usually attend:

Middle:	Travis Middle
High:	Calhoun High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Hispanic:

39.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (85% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg55%

Texas avg49%

121^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)

256^th of 951Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	96.2	121 of 4627	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	72.5	1036 of 4710	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	97.1	92 of 4647	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.4	684 of 4581	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	84.6	586 of 4578	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	61.3	1456 of 4479	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.3	1019 of 4359	76.6%	★★★★☆
2017	75.2	861 of 4329	80.1%	★★★★☆
2016	95.2	2 of 4286	100.0%	★★★★★
2015	93.7	35 of 4320	99.2%	★★★★★
2014	86.8	358 of 4260	91.6%	★★★★★
2013	73.9	967 of 4221	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	70.8	1097 of 4206	73.9%	★★★★☆
2011	79.5	521 of 4095	87.3%	★★★★☆
2010	81.8	353 of 3937	91.0%	★★★★★
2009	80.6	452 of 3884	88.4%	★★★★☆
2008	87.2	98 of 3768	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	64.6	1388 of 3724	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.6	1344 of 3476	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	88.2	62 of 3475	98.2%	★★★★★
2004	87.4	68 of 3465	98.0%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	64.3	991 of 4331	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	61.4	1244 of 4295	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	93.8	93 of 4240	97.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	69.2	1118 of 4658	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	88.2	356 of 4561	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	285 of 4499	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	71.1	964 of 4348	77.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	79.1	544 of 4329	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	51.3	1901 of 4188	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.5	1139 of 4168	72.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	81.4	419 of 4594	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	87.5	241 of 4477	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	80.6	413 of 4451	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	54.2	1756 of 4309	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	85.5	258 of 4264	93.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	62.0	1481 of 4563	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.2	994 of 4498	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	1296 of 4357	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	65.4	1199 of 4319	72.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	63.7	1034 of 3108	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	1015 of 3082	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	903 of 3082	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.9	1183 of 3127	62.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)91st percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2021)87th percentile~ school

At Risk (2021)77th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2024)76th percentile~ school

Male (2022)68th percentile-18 vs school

White (2024)67th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading94%+42 vs state

Mathematics76%+30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Port O Connor School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 W Monroe St	Port o Connor	77982	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 983-2341	64	7	9.5	71.9%	34 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (39.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	96.2	121^st of 4627 public elementary schools	97.4%					(n/a)		87.5	100.0					62.5	88.9						$14,735
Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1512 Jackson St	Port Lavaca	77979	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 552-3317	836	50	16.8	73.2%	178 (21.3%)	3 (0.4%)	632 (75.6%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	80.5	750^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.8%		83.9	613^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.8%	137		58.3	69.3	71.5				58.3	66.4	60.2					$7,039
Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 N Commerce St	Port Lavaca	77979	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 552-5253	709	46	15.4	68.7%	155 (21.9%)	16 (2.3%)	464 (65.4%)	69 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	54.4	1889^th of 4627 public elementary schools	59.2%		67.1	1256^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.0%	633		33.7	45.7	74.2				42.7	47.9	64.8					$8,090
Seadrift School	Public	PK, KG-8	1801 W Broadway	Seadrift	77983	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 785-3511	202	16	12.2	65.8%	93 (46.0%)	2 (1.0%)	102 (50.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	40.9	2670^th of 4627 public elementary schools	42.3%		48.9	2200^th of 4651 public elementary schools	52.7%	470	100.0	35.3	57.9	52.2	76.5	66.7	77.8	23.5	31.6	34.8	41.2	65.5	66.7	33.3	$13,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Port O Connor School

What is the racial makeup of Port O Connor School?

Students at Port O Connor School are 53% White, 39% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Port O Connor School attend?

Students who attend Port O Connor School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Travis Middle
High : Calhoun High School

Is Port O Connor School a good school?

Yes! Port O Connor School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 121^st of 4627 Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Port O Connor School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 64 students attended Port O Connor School.

What district is Port O Connor School in?

Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)

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