Summary:
The Caldwell Independent School District (Isd) in Caldwell, Texas, serves 1,952 students across four schools—Caldwell Elementary (PK-3), Caldwell Intermediate (grades 4-6), Caldwell J H (grades 7-8), and Caldwell High School (grades 9-12)—and is ranked 370th out of 951 districts in Texas, earning a 3-star rating.
Caldwell High School stands out as the district's academic leader, with the highest proficiency rates in Biology (75%) and English II Reading (69.85%), both well above state averages, and a strong 97.7% graduation rate. In contrast, Caldwell J H is a math powerhouse, with 73.77% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I—the district's top subject score—though its overall rating slipped from 4 stars to 3 stars in recent years. Caldwell Intermediate faces the biggest challenges, with the highest poverty rate (67.65% free/reduced lunch) and a sharp drop in 6th-grade Reading proficiency (38%), which is 15.5 points below the state average. Caldwell Elementary performs roughly at state averages, serving as a stable foundation for younger students.
Key metrics show the district's spending per student ranges from $10,278 at Caldwell Intermediate to $12,705 at Caldwell High School, with student-teacher ratios from 12.3:1 to 16.4:1. A standout finding is the effective Algebra I pipeline from Caldwell J H to the high school, where both schools beat state averages in this subject. However, the "middle school slump" at Caldwell Intermediate highlights a critical need for targeted support, especially since it has the lowest spending per student despite the highest poverty rate. While Caldwell High School is a bright spot, its state ranking has slightly declined, suggesting the district must address gaps in subjects like U.S. History and English I to maintain momentum.
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