Bay City ISD School District
School District · Bay City, Texas
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,309
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,309
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Bay City ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bay City ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bay City J H
Bay City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bay City H S
Bay City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tenie Holmes EL
Bay City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#872 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,309
$659 vs Texas median
District size
3,514 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Bay City ISD ranks #872 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Bay City ISD's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bay City J H (5.9/10), Bay City H S (5.5/10), and Tenie Holmes EL (3.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bay City ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bay City ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay City J H | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bay City H S | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Tenie Holmes EL | 3.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Cherry EL | 3.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Roberts EL | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bay City ISD
Bay City ISD is a Bay City, Texas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,514 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $12,309 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Bay City ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bay City J H, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bay City ISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bay City ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bay City ISD with test data.
Schools in Bay City ISD
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Bay City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bay City ISD?
Bay City ISD has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bay City ISD?
The average composite rating for Bay City ISD is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bay City ISD?
Bay City ISD spends $12,309 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bay City ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bay City ISD is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bay City ISD?
Bay City J H is the highest-rated school in Bay City ISD with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bay City ISD?
Across schools in Bay City ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bay City ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Bay City ISD has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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