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#8318 of 8,552 schools in TX

Caldwood EL

Elementary School · Beaumont ISD · Beaumont, TX

A Beaumont ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

102 BERKSHIRE LN, Beaumont, TX 77707

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$12,958
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Caldwood EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Caldwood EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,450/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaumont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,782

Median home value

$162,600

Median rent

$1,244/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harmony Science Academy- BeaumontCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.7 mi657Compare →
Curtis ELEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.0 mi555Compare →
St Anne Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–81.5 mi511Compare →
Bingman PKEnrollment path unverified3.1PKNot available510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Beaumont ISD

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#13 of 25
District spending per student
$12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Caldwood EL is listed in BEAUMONT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Caldwood EL

Caldwood EL is a public elementary school in Beaumont, TX, part of Beaumont ISD, serving approximately 609 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,318 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Caldwood EL

What grades does Caldwood EL serve?

Caldwood EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Caldwood EL?

Caldwood EL has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwood EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Caldwood EL is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caldwood EL rank in TX?

Caldwood EL ranks #8,318 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Caldwood EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Caldwood EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Caldwood EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwood EL has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Caldwood EL a charter school?

No, Caldwood EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Caldwood EL a Title I school?

No, Caldwood EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caldwood EL?

91.8% of students at Caldwood EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
609
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
Area population (ZIP 77707)
17,538
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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