Summary:
Zip code 77836 (Caldwell, TX) is served by two middle schools within the Caldwell Independent School District (Isd), which together form a split-campus model: Caldwell Intermediate (grades 4-6, 439 students) and Caldwell J H (grades 7-8, 298 students). Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 67.65% and 60.4%, respectively.
Caldwell J H stands out as the stronger performer, with a 3-star state ranking (65th percentile) and a recent history of 4-star achievement (76th percentile) in 2023-2024. It excels in math, with 7th-grade proficiency rates significantly above the state average (40.29% vs. 29.41% in 2025-2026) and an impressive 73.77% proficiency in Algebra I for 8th graders, compared to the state's 54.03%. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. In contrast, Caldwell Intermediate generally underperforms state averages, particularly in 5th-grade Math (32.88% vs. 47.38%) and 6th-grade Reading (38% vs. 53.52%), though it shows a bright spot in 4th-grade Reading (57.46% vs. 53.04%).
A key takeaway is the "cohort effect" in math: proficiency dips in 5th grade, surges above state averages in 6th and 7th grades, then drops again in 8th grade, suggesting targeted math instruction is effective for middle grades but not sustained. Reading is a consistent weakness at the Intermediate level, while Science and Social Studies are areas of concern at the Junior High. The Junior High's better student-teacher ratio and slightly higher spending ($10,489 vs. $10,278 per student) likely contribute to its stronger outcomes, highlighting a critical transition point between the two campuses.
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