51爆料

Bay City Independent School District

520 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 20%)
For the 2025-26 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.
51爆料s in Bay City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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
9,313 Schools
# Students
3,514 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bay City Independent School District, which is ranked #926 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#925 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
44%
39%
51%
40%
46%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
68%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
15%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

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 $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,152
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,425
$14,117

Best Bay City Independent School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Gr: PK-K | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Gr: 1-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

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 #926 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,514 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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