The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(11-12)17%
51%
Black
(11-12)13%
13%
White
(11-12)70%
31%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)60-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calvin Nelms - Northwest?
The graduation rate of Calvin Nelms - Northwest is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Calvin Nelms - Northwest?
48 students attend Calvin Nelms - Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Calvin Nelms - Northwest students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What grades does Calvin Nelms - Northwest offer ?
Calvin Nelms - Northwest offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Calvin Nelms - Northwest part of?
Calvin Nelms - Northwest is part of Calvin Nelms Charter Schools School District.
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