Serving 143 students in grades 6-12, Baird High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Baird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Baird High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Baird High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baird High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3410 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
80%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Baird High School is ranked #3410 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baird High School?
The graduation rate of Baird High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Baird High School?
143 students attend Baird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Baird High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baird High School?
Baird High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baird High School offer ?
Baird High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Baird High School part of?
Baird High School is part of Baird Independent School District.
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