Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Mount Calm High 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
70%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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 78% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Calm High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Calm High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mount Calm High School?
44 students attend Mount Calm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mount Calm High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Calm High School?
Mount Calm High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Calm High School offer ?
Mount Calm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Calm High School part of?
Mount Calm High School is part of Mount Calm Independent School District.
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