Top Rankings
Bay City Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,514 students in Bay City Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bay City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,514 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bay City Independent School District, which is ranked #878 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#881 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,386 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
53%
# Black Students
495 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
518 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
15%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
204
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
246
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
277
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
259
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
216
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,152 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,425 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,152
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,425
$14,116
Best Bay City Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Grades: 3-5
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Bay City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #33.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Grades: PK-K
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Grades: 1-2
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay City Independent School District?
Bay City Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,514 students.
What is the rank of Bay City Independent School District?
Bay City Independent School District is ranked #878 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City Independent School District?
68% of Bay City Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay City Independent School District?
Bay City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bay City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,425 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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