Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Cherry Elementary School 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherry Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cherry Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cherry Elementary School often compared to?
Cherry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Vleck Elementary School, Tenie Holmes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Cherry Elementary School?
432 students attend Cherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cherry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Elementary School?
Cherry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherry Elementary School offer ?
Cherry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Cherry Elementary School part of?
Cherry Elementary School is part of Bay City Independent School District.
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