Serving 88 students in grades 6-12, Cedar Crest 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Crest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cedar Crest's student population of 88 students has grown by 144% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Crest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Crest is 0.54, 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
#7889 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
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 Crest's ranking?
Cedar Crest is ranked #7889 out of 8,079 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Cedar Crest?
88 students attend Cedar Crest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cedar Crest students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Crest?
Cedar Crest has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Crest offer ?
Cedar Crest offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cedar Crest part of?
Cedar Crest is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
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