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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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,579 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,579 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bay City Independent School District, which is ranked #883 of all 1,201 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
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,372 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
53%
# Black Students
514 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
569 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
16%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
266
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,895 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,072 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,895
$13,417
Spending / Student
$19,072
$14,148
Best Bay City Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 780 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) 401-1000
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,031 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
| 789 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2509 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Grades: PK-K
| 466 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
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay City Independent School District?
Bay City Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,579 students.
What is the rank of Bay City Independent School District?
Bay City Independent School District is ranked #883 out of 1,201 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?
66% of Bay City Independent School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% 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 $19,072 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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