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#8275 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cherry EL
Elementary School · Bay City ISD · Bay City, TX
A Bay City ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
2619 8TH ST, Bay City, TX 77414
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 39% proficient (2019)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry EL score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2016, to 37% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,545
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross School - Bay CityPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Van Vleck ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay City ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry EL is listed in BAY CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry EL
Cherry EL is a public elementary school in Bay City, TX, part of Bay City ISD, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,275 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry EL
What grades does Cherry EL serve?
Cherry EL serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Cherry EL?
Cherry EL has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry EL is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry EL rank in TX?
Cherry EL ranks #8,275 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cherry EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Cherry EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry EL has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Cherry EL a charter school?
No, Cherry EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry EL a Title I school?
No, Cherry EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry EL?
81.3% of students at Cherry EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Matagorda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (979) 401-1300
- Area population (ZIP 77414)
- 23,879
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77414; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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