Cedar Crest Tcs serves 65 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
65 students

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
83%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
88%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%

Hispanic
29%
53%

Black
22%
13%

White
45%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
2%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Crest Tcs?
The graduation rate of Cedar Crest Tcs is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar Crest Tcs?
65 students attend Cedar Crest Tcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cedar Crest Tcs students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Crest Tcs?
Cedar Crest Tcs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Crest Tcs offer ?
Cedar Crest Tcs offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Cedar Crest Tcs part of?
Cedar Crest Tcs is part of Orenda Charter School District.
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