Serving 144 students in grades 6-8, Calvin Nelms Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Calvin Nelms Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin Nelms Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Calvin Nelms Middle School?
144 students attend Calvin Nelms Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Calvin Nelms Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin Nelms Middle School?
Calvin Nelms Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvin Nelms Middle School offer ?
Calvin Nelms Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calvin Nelms Middle School part of?
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