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#5265 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cedar Crest
High School · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
3500 INTERSTATE 35 FRONTAGE RD, Belton, TX 76513
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
5.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
5.7
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#5,265 of 8,552
In Belton
#7 of 12
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Cedar Crest
Cedar Crest is a public high school in Belton, TX, part of UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL. Cedar Crest serves approximately 71 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedar Crest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,265 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Cedar Crest show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 71 students, Cedar Crest is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Cedar Crest sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Cedar Crest is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Cedar Crest — Students at Cedar Crest score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.3/10.
How Cedar Crest Compares
See how Cedar Crest performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3500 INTERSTATE 35 FRONTAGE RD, Belton, TX 76513
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cedar Crest may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SALADO H S (rated 6.5/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Salado), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BELTON H S (rated 6.1/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Belton, see our Belton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MILLER HEIGHTS EL Belton | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| SOUTH BELTON MIDDLE Belton | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| SOUTHWEST EL Belton | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| NOLAN CREEK SCHOOL Belton | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| BELTON NEW TECH H S AT WASKOW Belton | 2.8 mi | — |
| CHISHOLM TRAIL EL Belton | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| BELTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Belton | 2.8 mi | 3.2 |
| PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Belton | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Belton | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| LEON HEIGHTS EL Belton | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| BELTON MIDDLE Belton | 4.4 mi | 7.3 |
| SPARTA EL Belton | 4.5 mi | 7.4 |
| BELTON H S Belton | 4.6 mi | 6.1 |
| CENTRAL TEXAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Temple | 4.0 mi | 5.9 |
| SALADO H S Salado | 5.3 mi | 6.5 |
| CHARTER OAK EL Temple | 5.8 mi | 8.3 |
| SALADO MIDDLE Salado | 5.7 mi | 5.7 |
| ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Temple | 5.5 mi | — |
| BONHAM MIDDLE Temple | 5.9 mi | 7.4 |
| THOMAS ARNOLD EL Salado | 6.3 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76513 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,366
Median Home Value
$260,200
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
Population
44,855
College Educated
33.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
34.2
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| GATEWAY TECH H S Georgetown, TX | 5.8 |
| TEAM SCH Cleburne, TX | 5.8 |
| TELLES ACADEMY El Paso, TX | 5.8 |
| FREDERICK A DOUGLASS LEARNING ACADEMY Cleveland, TX | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cedar Crest
What grades does Cedar Crest serve?
Cedar Crest serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Crest?
Cedar Crest has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Crest rank in TX?
Cedar Crest ranks #5,265 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cedar Crest's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Crest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Crest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Crest has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Cedar Crest a charter school?
Yes, Cedar Crest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cedar Crest a Title I school?
No, Cedar Crest is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bell County
- Phone
- (254) 939-4017
Resources & Links
District
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 509
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,216
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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