Cherry Elementary School

2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 450 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 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 35%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cherry Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
35%
51%
(18-19)
39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
450 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 Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% 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 16:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 35%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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