Goose Creek CISD School District
School District · Baytown, Texas
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
34
17 elem, 6 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
24,108
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
34
17 elem, 6 mid, 9 high
Enrollment
24,108
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#691 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,521
$447 vs Texas median
District size
24,108 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Goose Creek CISD ranks #691 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Goose Creek CISD's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 29 schools. Its top-rated schools are Travis EL (8.0/10), San Jacinto EL (7.8/10), and Clark EL (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Goose Creek CISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Goose Creek CISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Goose Creek CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (29 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | San Jacinto EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Clark EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | De Zavala EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Crockett EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Stephen F Austin EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Lamar EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Victoria Walker EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | James Bowie EL | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Banuelos EL | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 34 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Goose Creek CISD
Goose Creek CISD is a Baytown, Texas school district serving 34 schools.The district educates 24,108 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. District-level spending was $12,521 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Goose Creek CISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Travis EL, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Goose Creek CISD students show an average math proficiency of 56.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Goose Creek CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Goose Creek CISD with test data.
Schools in Goose Creek CISD
34 schoolsElementary Schools17
Middle Schools6
High Schools9
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Baytown
- Total Enrollment
- 24,108
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,616
- District spending per student
- $12,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goose Creek CISD?
Goose Creek CISD has 34 schools in total — 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Goose Creek CISD?
The average composite rating for Goose Creek CISD is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Goose Creek CISD?
Goose Creek CISD's district-level spending was $12,521 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goose Creek CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Goose Creek CISD is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Goose Creek CISD?
Travis EL is the highest-rated school in Goose Creek CISD with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Goose Creek CISD?
Across schools in Goose Creek CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Goose Creek CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Goose Creek CISD has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 34 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
How we rate schools
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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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