Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Bayou J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Bayou J High School's student population of 978 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Bayou J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Bayou J High School is 0.56, 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
#3751 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Bayou J High School's ranking?
Cedar Bayou J High School is ranked #3751 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cedar Bayou J High School?
978 students attend Cedar Bayou J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cedar Bayou J High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Bayou J High School?
Cedar Bayou J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Bayou J High School offer ?
Cedar Bayou J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Bayou J High School part of?
Cedar Bayou J High School is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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