Bastrop Independent School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 15 public schools in Bastrop Independent School District, serving 10,899 students. Bastrop Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Public schools in Bastrop Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Bastrop Independent School District are Colorado River Collegiate Academy, Mina Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Texas public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Bastrop Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.bisdtx.org |
| School District Phone Number | (512) 772-7100 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 8,947 Schools |
| # of Students | 10,899 Students | 5,398,246 Students |
| # of Teachers | 690 Teachers | 355,401 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Bastrop Independent School District, which is ranked #906 of all 1,200 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #793 out of 1200 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 28 Students | 20,590 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 43 Students | 235,500 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7,199 Students | 2,826,531 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 66% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 446 Students | 680,292 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 2,896 Students | 1,504,856 Students |
| % White Students | 27% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 284 Students | 122,450 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 408 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 670 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 767 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 758 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 817 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 824 | 413,679 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 881 | 414,261 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 859 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 812 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 801 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 962 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 867 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 770 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 703 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,556. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,474 is less than the state median of $12,335. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $110 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $103 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,133 | $12,556 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,474 | $12,335 |
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Bastrop Independent School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Colorado River Collegiate Academy Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:10/Top 10%1602 Hill St10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
- Mina Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30%1203 Hill St10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7640
Grades: PK-4 | 613 students
- Bluebonnet Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50%416 Fm 120910
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7680
Grades: PK-4 | 771 students
- Emile Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50%601 Mlk10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7620
Grades: PK-4 | 777 students
- Cedar Creek Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50%5582 Fm 53510
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7600
Grades: PK-4 | 810 students
- Bastrop Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%725 Old Austin Hwy10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7400
Grades: 7-8 | 771 students
- Cedar Creek Intermediate School Math: 40% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%151 Voss Pkwy10
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7475
Grades: 5-6 | 958 students
- Red Rock Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2401 Fm 2010
Red Rock, TX 78662
(512) 772-7660
Grades: PK-4 | 641 students
- Bastrop Intermediate School Math: 34% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%509 Old Austin Hwy10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7450
Grades: 5-6 | 778 students
- Cedar Creek Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%125 Voss Pkwy10
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7425
Grades: 7-8 | 841 students
- Lost Pines Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%151 Tiger Woods Dr10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7000
Grades: PK-4 | 632 students
- Cedar Creek High School Math: 26% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%793 Union Chapel Rd10
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512) 772-7300
Grades: 9-12 | 1,569 student
- Bastrop High School Math: 22% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1614 Chambers St10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7200
Grades: 9-12 | 1,404 student
- Genesis High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1602 Hill St10
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7230
Grades: 9-12 | 98 students
- Gateway School Alternative School1019 Lovers Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 772-7820
Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
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