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#3309 of 8,547 schools in TX

Top 39% in state

Cedar Bayou J H

Middle School · GOOSE CREEK CISD

P O BOX 30, Baytown, TX 77522

Enrollment

907

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

6.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Updated 2022-23

How this school compares

In Baytown

#15 of 30

public schools

Texas middle schools

#658 of 1,693

In district

#15 of 30

GOOSE CREEK CISD

Academic performance

7.7 / 10

Very strong

About Cedar Bayou J H

Cedar Bayou J H serves 907 middle school students in grades 6-8 in Baytown, Texas. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1 with 58 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school currently ranks #5642 out of 8598 schools statewide, placing it in the 34th percentile among Texas schools, with room for academic growth.

Cedar Bayou J H receives a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10, indicating opportunities for continued development in student achievement and educational outcomes. As a middle school serving nearly 900 students, Cedar Bayou J H provides educational services during the crucial transitional years between elementary and high school. The relatively manageable class sizes, with fewer than 16 students per teacher, allow for more individualized attention as students navigate this important developmental period.

Located in Harris County, the school serves families in the Baytown area, which is characterized as a small city setting. This community environment provides students with access to both educational resources and the close-knit atmosphere that smaller cities often foster, creating a supportive backdrop for middle school learning and growth.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Above Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-4.5 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46%
Reading/ELA Proficiency32%
Overall Proficiency39%
Expected (poverty-adj.)31%
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,713

Cedar Bayou J H — Students at Cedar Bayou J H score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

78.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 51.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 36.0%
School
State
N/A

Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
56%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.

How Cedar Bayou J H Compares

See how Cedar Bayou J H performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
61th percentile in TX
Academic
7.7/10
7.7/10
Growth
6.7/10
Above average
Environment
5.5/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
78%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
58 teachers

Location

P O BOX 30, Baytown, TX 77522

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cedar Bayou J H may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. HORACE MANN J H (rated 7.1/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, GENTRY J H (rated 6.0/10, 3.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Baytown, see our Baytown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
JAMES BOWIE EL Baytown 0.9 mi 7.2
STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL Baytown 1.0 mi 6.5
CROCKETT EL Baytown 2.0 mi 6.2
STUART CAREER TECH H S Baytown 1.9 mi 6.5
ASHBEL SMITH EL Baytown 2.0 mi 6.7
FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY Baytown 2.0 mi 6.4
DE ZAVALA EL Baytown 2.3 mi 8.4
HORACE MANN J H Baytown 2.3 mi 7.1
LAMAR EL Baytown 2.3 mi 6.9
CLARK EL Baytown 2.5 mi 7.3
STERLING H S Baytown 2.4 mi 6.6
SHEILA LILES EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Baytown 2.6 mi
GENTRY J H Baytown 3.0 mi 6.0
CARVER EL Baytown 2.8 mi 5.9
BAYTOWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Baytown 2.9 mi 6.4
GCCISD VIRTUAL ACADEMY Baytown 3.2 mi
PETER E HYLAND CENTER Baytown 2.9 mi 6.0
ALAMO EL Baytown 3.3 mi 6.1
IMPACT EARLY COLLEGE H S Baytown 3.1 mi 3.9
LEE H S Baytown 3.4 mi 7.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BAYTOWN J H Baytown, TX 6.8
BREWER MIDDLE White Settlement, TX 6.8
BUSH MIDDLE Irving, TX 6.8
CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE Austin, TX 6.8
COPPELL MIDDLE WEST Dallas, TX 6.8
CROSS TIMBERS INT Arlington, TX 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedar Bayou J H

What grades does Cedar Bayou J H serve?

Cedar Bayou J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cedar Bayou J H?

Cedar Bayou J H has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bayou J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bayou J H is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Bayou J H rank in TX?

Cedar Bayou J H is ranked #3309 out of 8,547 schools in TX.

What is Cedar Bayou J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Bayou J H has a composite rating of 6.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cedar Bayou J H?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Cedar Bayou J H has 51.0% math proficiency and 36.0% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Cedar Bayou J H a charter school?

No, Cedar Bayou J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cedar Bayou J H a Title I school?

No, Cedar Bayou J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Bayou J H?

78.1% of students at Cedar Bayou J H qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

City Safety
High (3,248/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Baytown). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
907
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Free/Reduced Lunch
78.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Harris County
Data Year
2023–2024

District

GOOSE CREEK CISD
District Enrollment
24,108
Schools in District
34
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,521
District Rank
#15 of 30

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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