Enrollment
1,059
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Creek, TX
Cedar Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480957008692
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Creek Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cedar Creek · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Creek Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cedar Creek, TX.
School address
District: Bastrop Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480957008692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Creek Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Creek Middle
Cedar Creek Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Cedar Creek, Texas, enrolling 1,059 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,059 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 915 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #831, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bastrop Isd spends $10,355 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 316 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,059 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bastrop Isd also operates Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students) and Bastrop H S (1,767 students) alongside Cedar Creek Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Creek Middle compares
Cedar Creek Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,059
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$10,355
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 8.5%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Cedar Creek Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bastrop Isd, which includes Cedar Creek Middle.
$10,355
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 39.7%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bastrop H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Pines El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bastrop Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mina El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,059 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Creek Middle
How many students attend Cedar Creek Middle?
Cedar Creek Middle has 1,059 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Creek, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Middle is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Creek Middle?
85.3% of students at Cedar Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Creek Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Creek, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Creek Middle?
Cedar Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Creek Middle rank among public schools in Cedar Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Creek Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cedar Creek, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Creek on the city page.
Is Cedar Creek Middle a good school?
Cedar Creek Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bastrop Isd?
Besides Cedar Creek Middle, Bastrop Isd also operates Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students), Bastrop H S (1,767 students), and Lost Pines El (896 students). See the Bastrop Isd district page for the complete list.
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