The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Creek Int
Cedar Creek Intermediate serves only sixth-grade students, making it a feeder school into the broader Bastrop ISD system. The school draws a nearly all-Hispanic student body, with a strong majority qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academic performance on recent state assessments shows persistent challenges. In English language arts, about one-third of tested sixth graders met proficiency standards, while in math the proportion was substantially lower, at roughly one-sixth. On a cross-subject basis, the school sits slightly above the midpoint of proficiency when compared to other schools across Bastrop County, though proficiency levels remain constrained overall.
Cedar Creek Intermediate is housed in a single-grade-level building rather than serving a traditional grade band, which means the entire school focuses on the sixth-grade transition. This structure, along with the school's student composition and socioeconomic profile, points to a community experiencing economic strain. The neighborhood and surrounding area reflect this: home values in the Cedar Creek zip code are moderate, and the local job market shows typical rural-to-suburban Texas patterns, though the region is within reach of Austin's employment corridors.
Bastrop ISD itself is in the midst of substantial growth and infrastructure investment that shapes Cedar Creek's near-term context. The district passed major bond packages in 2021 and again in 2023, funding new school construction after a decade without new facilities. Adelton Elementary, the district's ninth elementary school, opened in fall 2025, and further school openings and boundary changes are underway through 2026-27. In January 2025, the district rezoned attendance areas to address overcrowding, meaning families with students at Cedar Creek should expect shifting enrollment patterns and potentially different feeder assignments as new capacity comes online. Additionally, the district is launching a virtual academy in fall 2026, adding an alternative schooling pathway for families who prefer it.
Cedar Creek Intermediate's academic results warrant close parent attention. Performance in math proficiency is particularly low; a parent may want to look into this further with the school, including what interventions or instructional approaches are in place and whether the school sees consistent year-to-year gains. English language arts performance, while higher than math, still reflects a large share of students not meeting grade-level standards. The school's population is predominantly economically disadvantaged, which often correlates with access to tutoring, enrichment, and home literacy resources outside school. Science assessment data from an earlier grade were not recent enough to trend.
The school does not report special education or English learner enrollment rates, so understanding the prevalence of these populations and the services available requires direct inquiry with the school.
For a parent considering homes in the Cedar Creek attendance zone, the immediate reality is rapid district change. New facilities are opening, boundaries are shifting, and the district is actively managing growth. Cedar Creek Intermediate is part of a district in motion, which can bring both opportunity, as new buildings come online, and logistical complexity, as assignments and programs evolve. The academic foundation students leave this school with will largely depend on the quality of instruction and support systems in place; the published results suggest this is an area deserving direct conversation with school leadership.
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