Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy's student population of 270 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
59%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is ranked #1035 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
270 students attend Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy?
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy offer ?
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy part of?
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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