Calvin Nelms Middle
Katy, TX · Calvin Nelms Charter Schools · Charter · Grades 6-8
347th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
Calvin Nelms Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Calvin Nelms Middle 347th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 80% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
Calvin Nelms Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 156 students tested
Calvin Nelms Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 156 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.1% | 61.5% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 11.3% | 22.4% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| White | 29.3% | 9.0% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Calvin Nelms Middle
Typical home value $272K in zip 77449 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Calvin Nelms Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5T H Mcdonald J HKaty ISD · 0.7 mi away860th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 34% - 4Morton Ranch J HKaty ISD · 1.5 mi away1,109th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 5Cardiff J HKaty ISD · 1.6 mi away859th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 3Thornton MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 1.7 mi away1,257th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 30% - 5Mayde Creek J HKaty ISD · 2.4 mi away861st of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 7Stockdick J HKaty ISD · 2.6 mi away645th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 42% - 5West Memorial J HKaty ISD · 3.8 mi away902nd of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 36% - 6Iltexas Katy MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 4 mi away · charter797th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Calvin Nelms Middle in?
Calvin Nelms Middle is part of the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools district in Katy, Texas.
Is Calvin Nelms Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Calvin Nelms Middle 347th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Calvin Nelms Middle?
Hispanic 62%, Black 22%, White 9%, Asian 4% (156 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Calvin Nelms Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77449 is $272K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.