Very Good
#3163 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 37% in state
Calvin Nelms Middle
Middle School · Calvin Nelms Charter Schools · Katy, TX
A charter middle school in Katy, TX where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20625 CLAY RD, Katy, TX 77449
- Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calvin Nelms Middle score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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).
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Where Calvin Nelms Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High3,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Katy), 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
$85,934
Median home value
$236,400
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77449; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T H Mcdonald J HEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
| Westside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Morton Ranch J HEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Calvin Nelms Middle is listed in CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calvin Nelms Middle
Calvin Nelms Middle is a public middle school in Katy, TX, part of Calvin Nelms Charter Schools, serving approximately 156 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,163 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calvin Nelms Middle
What grades does Calvin Nelms Middle serve?
Calvin Nelms Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Calvin Nelms Middle?
Calvin Nelms Middle has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Nelms Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin Nelms Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calvin Nelms Middle rank in TX?
Calvin Nelms Middle ranks #3,163 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Calvin Nelms Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Calvin Nelms Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Calvin Nelms Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calvin Nelms Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Calvin Nelms Middle a charter school?
Yes, Calvin Nelms Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Calvin Nelms Middle a Title I school?
No, Calvin Nelms Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (281) 398-8031
- Area population (ZIP 77449)
- 123,042
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
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 77449; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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