Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Denton ISD

Calhoun Middle School

1225 Crescent St, Denton, TX 76201 · (940) 369-2400

C
74 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 73).
852students
13.3students per teacher
94.9%attendance
5thof 9 Denton ISD middle schools
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CCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Calhoun Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 74

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 73

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Calhoun Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Denton ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level63%
Meets grade level37%
Denton ISD middle schools: 45%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

852students in 2024–25Up 15% from 738 the year before
13.3students per teacher64 full-time teachers
19.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,895average teacher base pay
64.8%from low-income familiesDenton ISD middle schools: 49.6%
28.8%English learners
13.1%in gifted & talented
14.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 53.1%White 27.2%African American 14.7%Two or More Races 2.8%Asian 2.1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Denton ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Calhoun Middle School.

Under constructionI-35E/I-35W interchange rebuildEarly 2030 · 0.6 mi away AnnouncedH-E-B on West University DriveFall to late 2027 · 0.9 mi away Under constructionTexas Rehabilitation Hospital of DentonOpens 2027 · 1.0 mi away Under constructionTotalCare ER Denton (University Dr)Late 2026 (state filing est.) · 1.0 mi away Under constructionFine Arts Theatre (Denton Square)Fall 2026 (target) · 1.0 mi away Under constructionBonnie Brae Street wideningSpring 2027 · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CStrickland Middle SchoolDenton ISD · 72 · 1.6 mi CMcMath Middle SchoolDenton ISD · 77 · 2.8 mi PSpringbok AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 0.3 mi PImmaculate Conception Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.3 mi PDenton Calvary AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 2.3 mi
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Questions about Calhoun Middle School

What is Calhoun Middle School’s TEA rating?

Calhoun Middle School earned a C (74 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (73) in 2025.

What grades does Calhoun Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Denton ISD, at 1225 Crescent St in Denton.

How many students go to Calhoun Middle School?

852 students in 2024–25, up 15% from 738 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Calhoun Middle School compare with other Denton ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 9 Denton ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Calhoun Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Denton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.