Calvert High School is a public high school located in the city of Calvert, Texas, USA and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Calvert Independent School District located in southeastern Robertson County. In 2015, the school was rated "Improvement Required" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Calvert School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calvert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calvert School's student population of 147 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to Education.. Learning today for a better tomorrow
School Rankings
Calvert School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvert School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7683 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
66%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvert School's ranking?
Calvert School is ranked #7683 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calvert School?
The graduation rate of Calvert School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Calvert School?
147 students attend Calvert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Calvert School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calvert School?
Calvert School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvert School offer ?
Calvert School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Calvert School part of?
Calvert School is part of Calvert Independent School District.
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