- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baytown, TX
Cedar Bayou J H
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Bayou J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482115002109
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Bayou J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Bayou J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Bayou J H ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115002109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Cedar Bayou J H shrank from 969 students in 2022-23 to 907 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 482115002109 · Baytown, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 13.2:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
Cedar Bayou J H shrank from 969 students in 2022-23 to 907 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Bayou J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- Sterling H S
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- This school 869
Cedar Bayou J H
869 students
What this shows Cedar Bayou J H reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Bayou J H compares
Cedar Bayou J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 16.1%
White 15.0%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Cedar Bayou J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Bayou J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Bayou J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Bayou J H
How many students attend Cedar Bayou J H?
Cedar Bayou J H has 869 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baytown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bayou J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bayou J H is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Bayou J H?
73.8% of students at Cedar Bayou J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Bayou J H?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Bayou J H is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Bayou J H?
Cedar Bayou J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Bayou J H rank among middle schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Bayou J H ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Baytown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Baytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Cedar Bayou J H, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.