Callisburg Independent School District (Isd)

The Callisburg Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving about 1,151 students across four campuses: Callisburg Elementary (PK-5), Callisburg Middle (6-8), Callisburg High School (9-12), and a small alternative program called Daep (8-12). The district holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide.

Callisburg High School stands out as the district's strongest campus, earning a 3-star rating with a 97.5% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. It consistently outperforms state averages in English, Biology, and U.S. History. In contrast, Callisburg Middle is an "Algebra I accelerator"—93.75% of its 8th graders taking the Algebra I exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54%. However, this success masks a challenge: the high school's Algebra I scores are low (25.32%) because the students taking that test are those who did not accelerate. Callisburg Elementary faces a "math cliff"—3rd graders outperformed the state in math (56.7% vs. 44.88%), but by 4th grade, proficiency plummeted to just 25.58%, a 31-point drop. Science is a district-wide weakness, with only 12% of 5th graders proficient versus 29.57% statewide.

Key takeaways for parents: The high school is a clear strength, offering strong graduation outcomes and consistent academic performance. The middle school excels at accelerating top math students, but families should watch for the elementary math transition between 3rd and 4th grade. The Daep program, with only 6 students, serves a specialized role in credit recovery and behavioral support. Spending varies significantly, with the high school spending $12,825 per student compared to $8,373 at the elementary school, which faces the most academic challenges.