Summary:
The Bastrop Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 12,000 students across 16 schools, including 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools, and is ranked 800th out of 951 districts in Texas, placing it in the 16th percentile with a 1-star rating.
The district is defined by a stark contrast between a few high-performing schools and many that struggle. The standout performer is Colorado River Collegiate Academy, a small high school ranked in the 96th percentile with a 5-star rating, boasting near-perfect test scores in Biology (94.94%), English II (97.62%), and U.S. History (98%), along with a 100% graduation rate and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. In contrast, Genesis High School is ranked in the 5th percentile with a 0-star rating, showing 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I, a 90.5% graduation rate, and a high dropout rate of 1.1%. Among elementary schools, Colony Oaks Elementary stands out for its improvement, jumping from the 23rd to the 58th percentile, with 3rd-grade Reading proficiency rising from 33.33% to 52.22%. However, schools like Red Rock Elementary (87.39% free/reduced lunch) and Cedar Creek Elementary (85.29% poverty) are among the lowest-ranked, highlighting a strong link between socioeconomic challenges and performance.
Key metrics reveal a district-wide "middle school math crisis," with only 2.16% of 7th graders at Cedar Creek Middle proficient in Math in 2024-2025, though this improved to 16.2% for 8th grade in 2025-2026. Per-student spending varies from $8,716 at Colorado River Collegiate Academy to $11,610 at Lost Pines Elementary, with no clear link to performance. The district's overall graduation rate is 96.4%, but Genesis High School lags at 90.5%. The "Collegiate Academy" model at Colorado River Collegiate Academy proves effective despite lower spending, while Bastrop Intermediate (54% poverty) consistently outperforms Cedar Creek Intermediate (82.43% poverty), showing targeted support can help at transitional grades.
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