Cedar Hill ISD School District
School District · Cedar Hill, Texas
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,107
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Cedar Hill ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cedar Hill 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.
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S
Cedar Hill · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep
Cedar Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
Cedar Hill · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#785 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,107
$1,861 vs Texas median
District size
6,336 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Cedar Hill ISD ranks #785 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Cedar Hill ISD's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cedar Hill Collegiate H S (7.8/10), Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep (7.3/10), and Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cedar Hill ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cedar Hill ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cedar Hill ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Hill Collegiate H S | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Cedar Hill H S | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | High Pointe EL | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Plummer EL | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeridge EL | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Highlands EL | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Waterford Oaks EL | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | W S Permenter Middle | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cedar Hill ISD
Cedar Hill ISD is a Cedar Hill, Texas school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,336 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $11,107 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Cedar Hill ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Hill Collegiate H S, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Cedar Hill ISD students show an average math proficiency of 54.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cedar Hill ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cedar Hill ISD with test data.
Schools in Cedar Hill ISD
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Cedar Hill
- Total Enrollment
- 6,336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 430
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cedar Hill ISD?
Cedar Hill ISD has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cedar Hill ISD?
The average composite rating for Cedar Hill ISD is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cedar Hill ISD?
Cedar Hill ISD spends $11,107 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar Hill ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cedar Hill ISD is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cedar Hill ISD?
Cedar Hill Collegiate H S is the highest-rated school in Cedar Hill ISD with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Cedar Hill ISD?
Across schools in Cedar Hill ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cedar Hill ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Cedar Hill ISD has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 12 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.7%
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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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