Summary:
The four middle schools in the Bastrop Independent School District (Isd) serve grades 6 through 8 across two distinct configurations: two traditional middle schools for grades 7-8 and two intermediate schools for grade 6 only, all located in a high-poverty area where an average of 67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Bastrop Middle is the clear academic leader, earning a 2-star rating (37th percentile) and showing a strong upward trend. It excels in advanced coursework, with 80.24% of students proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding both the district and state averages. In contrast, Cedar Creek Middle is the most challenged school, with a 0-star rating (5th percentile) and consistently low test scores, such as only 10.19% proficiency in 8th-grade Social Studies. Among the 6th-grade schools, Bastrop Intermediate outperforms Cedar Creek Intermediate in every subject, with 49.51% proficient in Reading, suggesting it provides a stronger foundation for students moving to Bastrop Middle.
A critical finding is a district-wide crisis in 7th-grade math, where only 5.39% of students at Bastrop Middle and 2.16% at Cedar Creek Middle were proficient in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 31.12%. This points to a fundamental breakdown in math instruction at that grade level. Additionally, the performance gap between Bastrop and Cedar Creek schools is systemic, not isolated to one campus, indicating deeper challenges in the Cedar Creek attendance zone. On a positive note, both traditional middle schools reported a 0.0% dropout rate, and Bastrop Middle’s lower student-teacher ratio (15.5:1) correlates with its better outcomes, making it the top choice for families seeking strong academic programs.
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