Summary:
The six elementary schools in the Cedar Hill Independent School District (ISD), serving Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, present a stark contrast in performance, with one school dramatically outperforming the rest while the district as a whole ranks in the 28th percentile statewide.
Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep is the clear standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 85th percentile or higher for three consecutive years. Its 5th-grade reading proficiency of 82.61% nearly doubles the district average of 49.59%, and its math scores are similarly impressive. This success is particularly notable given that 45.77% of its students are economically disadvantaged—the lowest rate in the district. In contrast, High Pointe Elementary and Lakeridge Elementary are the most challenged, both ranking in the bottom 4th percentile with 0-star ratings. High Pointe's 5th-grade reading proficiency is just 29.31%, and Lakeridge's 4th-grade math is only 16.98%. The other schools—Waterford Oaks Elementary, Highlands Elementary, and Plummer Elementary—fall in between but still significantly underperform state averages.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results. Lakeridge spends the most per student ($12,462) yet is one of the lowest-performing, while Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep spends the least ($8,795) and is the top performer. Similarly, smaller class sizes don't correlate with success, as High Pointe has the lowest student-to-teacher ratio (13.6:1) but the worst scores. The district's biggest weakness is 5th-grade science, where the average proficiency is just 22.01%. For parents, the data suggests that Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep is the clear choice for high achievement, while the other schools face significant academic challenges that require careful consideration.
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