Calhoun County ISD School District
School District · Port Lavaca, Texas
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Calhoun County ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calhoun County ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Port O Connor School
Port O'connor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL
Port Lavaca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson/roosevelt EL
Port Lavaca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#272 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,004
+$1,036 vs Texas median
District size
3,533 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Calhoun County ISD ranks #272 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Calhoun County ISD's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Port O Connor School (9.3/10), Harrison/jefferson/madison EL (8.7/10), and Jackson/roosevelt EL (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Calhoun County ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Calhoun County ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port O Connor School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Harrison/jefferson/madison EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson/roosevelt EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Seadrift School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Calhoun H S | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Travis Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Hope H S | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Calhoun County ISD
Calhoun County ISD is a Port Lavaca, Texas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,533 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $14,004 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Calhoun County ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Port O Connor School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Calhoun County ISD students show an average math proficiency of 69.9% and ELA proficiency of 65.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Calhoun County ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun County ISD with test data.
Schools in Calhoun County ISD
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Port Lavaca
- Total Enrollment
- 3,533
- Teachers (FTE)
- 262
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calhoun County ISD?
Calhoun County ISD has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calhoun County ISD?
The average composite rating for Calhoun County ISD is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calhoun County ISD?
Calhoun County ISD spends $14,004 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County ISD is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calhoun County ISD?
Port O Connor School is the highest-rated school in Calhoun County ISD with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Calhoun County ISD?
Across schools in Calhoun County ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calhoun County ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Calhoun County ISD has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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