Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Bayou J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Bayou Junior High serves the eastern part of Baytown, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Bayou J High School's student population of 869 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
869 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'This world is but a canvas to our imagination.' -Henry David Thoreau
School Rankings
Cedar Bayou J High 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 Cedar Bayou J High School is 0.52, 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
#4369 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #4369 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cedar Bayou J High School?
869 students attend Cedar Bayou J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cedar Bayou J High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% 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 16:1, 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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