Summary:
The Calhoun County Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 438 out of 961 school districts in Texas and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary and Harrison/Jefferson/Madison Elementary both rank in the top 1,256 and 1,028 elementary schools in Texas, respectively, and are rated 4 out of 5 stars. These schools have strong test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in reading and math. The small Port O'Connor School also stands out, with 100% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and 88.89% in math.
However, the district also faces some challenges. Both Calhoun High School and Hope High School have a 93.2% four-year graduation rate, but the district as a whole performs below the state average on most STAAR tests. Additionally, the schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 58.46% to 73.63%, indicating many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which can impact academic performance.
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