How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE | HIGHLANDS EL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CEDAR HILL, TX | CEDAR HILL, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 488 | 419 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.9% | 75.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE | HIGHLANDS EL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,021 | $13,021 |
| District | CEDAR HILL ISD | CEDAR HILL ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE | HIGHLANDS EL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| African American | 69.5% | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% | 70.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BESSIE COLEMAN MIDDLE | HIGHLANDS EL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 244:1 | 419:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.4% | 30.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 141 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.