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Roberts EL
Elementary School · Bay City ISD · Bay City, TX
A Bay City ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4100 HIRAM BRANDON DR, Bay City, TX 77414
- Math 34% proficient (2019)
- Reading 32% proficient (2019)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roberts EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2016, to 33% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 63% (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
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roberts 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross School - Bay CityPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bay City ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Roberts EL is listed in BAY CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roberts EL
Roberts EL is a public elementary school in Bay City, TX, part of Bay City ISD, serving approximately 502 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,413 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roberts EL
What grades does Roberts EL serve?
Roberts EL serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Roberts EL?
Roberts EL has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts EL is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roberts EL rank in TX?
Roberts EL ranks #8,413 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Roberts EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Roberts EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Roberts EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberts EL has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Roberts EL a charter school?
No, Roberts EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roberts EL a Title I school?
No, Roberts EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roberts EL?
77.1% of students at Roberts 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Matagorda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (979) 401-1500
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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