Cedars International Academy

Summary:

Cedars International Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 382 students in grades PK-8 in Austin, Texas. While the school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.

Cedars International Academy's test scores are below the state and district averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 21.05% compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 5.71% of 4th graders and 18.52% of 7th graders meeting proficiency standards. The school's African American students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of Hart Elementary and Barrington Elementary in 2018-2019 and 2017-2018, but its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools.

Cedars International Academy's high percentage of students (80.89% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. The school's spending per student, at approximately $10,000, is lower than the spending at some of the nearby public schools, such as Pickle Elementary ($13,095 per student) and Wooten Elementary ($13,512 per student). Addressing these challenges and improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions, and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Cedars International Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 8416 N Ih 35
       Austin, TX  78753


(512) 419-1551

District: Cedars International Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
3543rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,002 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.1%
African American:
8.9%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Compare Details Cedars International Academy ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cedars International Academy ranks better than 69% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.09. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.1%), African American (8.9%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedars International Academy is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedars International Academy is $10,002.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedars International Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedars International Academy 3543rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cedars International Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cedars International Academy 732nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Cedars International Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cedars International Academy 380th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedars International Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.75 3012th 3465 13.1%
2005 33.07 2751st 3475 20.8%
2006 35.20 2670th 3476 23.2%
2007 13.60 3550th 3724 4.7%
2008 32.09 3039th 3768 19.3%
2009 4.84 3844th 3884 1.0%
2010 26.08 3419th 3937 13.2%
2011 51.06 2344th 4095 42.8%
2012 15.92 3970th 4206 5.6%
2013 42.53 2721st 4221 35.5%
2014 55.01 2044th 4260 52.0%
2015 43.24 2687th 4320 37.8%
2016 55.81 2018th 4286 52.9%
2017 33.41 2936th 4329 32.2%
2018 35.62 2827th 4359 35.1%
2019 38.18 2804th 4479 37.4%
2021 29.72 3188th 4578 30.4%
2022 31.18 3303rd 4581 27.9%
2023 24.10 3761st 4647 19.1%
2024 28.17 3543rd 4675 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 1795th 3226 44.4%
2019 35.24 2384th 3333 28.5%
2021 24.31 2989th 3446 13.3%
2022 47.02 1818th 3487 47.9%
2023 37.92 2368th 3556 33.4%
2024 34.07 2545th 3638 30.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.07 2338th 3952 40.8%
2023 28.00 3270th 4086 20.0%
2024 37.97 2700th 4261 36.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 2378th 4264 44.2%
2019 51.08 1989th 4309 53.8%
2021 37.65 2878th 4451 35.3%
2022 40.83 2772nd 4477 38.1%
2023 31.79 3407th 4521 24.6%
2024 33.60 3327th 4560 27.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.94 2510th 4306 41.7%
2019 41.40 2584th 4348 40.6%
2021 34.79 2875th 4499 36.1%
2022 36.54 2996th 4561 34.3%
2023 27.18 3590th 4588 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.30 1549th 4240 63.5%
2019 57.12 1508th 4295 64.9%
2021 37.02 2797th 4331 35.4%
2022 54.54 1784th 4461 60.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 3021st 4319 30.1%
2019 36.68 2873rd 4357 34.1%
2021 29.25 3240th 4498 28.0%
2022 29.83 3406th 4563 25.4%
2023 24.83 3729th 4585 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.54 704th 2483 71.6%
2019 75.57 358th 2515 85.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.68 2676th 4168 35.8%
2019 38.05 2761st 4188 34.1%
2021 37.92 2710th 4329 37.4%
2022 38.67 2838th 4376 35.1%
2023 29.27 3412th 4401 22.5%
2024 34.25 3156th 4431 28.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cedars International Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.07 49th 1573 96.9%
2005 58.99 674th 1582 57.4%
2006 23.15 1348th 1585 15.0%
2007 5.28 1644th 1684 2.4%
2008 77.90 210th 1718 87.8%
2009 28.90 1492nd 1763 15.4%
2010 34.67 1431st 1803 20.6%
2011 53.32 1030th 1895 45.6%
2012 47.59 1108th 1951 43.2%
2013 71.39 455th 1973 76.9%
2014 51.39 1020th 1987 48.7%
2015 40.71 1326th 2043 35.1%
2016 66.23 655th 1987 67.0%
2017 25.29 1605th 2027 20.8%
2018 28.41 1568th 2080 24.6%
2019 29.69 1615th 2193 26.4%
2021 21.49 1835th 2252 18.5%
2022 70.27 486th 2254 78.4%
2023 56.76 882nd 2330 62.1%
2024 62.09 732nd 2361 69.0%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.59 618th 1376 55.1%
2019 21.98 1323rd 1445 8.4%
2021 24.46 1417th 1592 11.0%
2022 76.25 198th 1643 87.9%
2023 70.42 305th 1720 82.3%
2024 70.05 323rd 1760 81.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 1527th 1597 4.4%
2019 19.76 1517th 1626 6.7%
2022 63.71 342nd 1757 80.5%
2023 56.59 502nd 1815 72.3%
2024 20.13 1721st 1881 8.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.55 1334th 2039 34.6%
2019 41.80 1219th 2073 41.2%
2021 34.95 1478th 2172 32.0%
2022 81.70 198th 2220 91.1%
2023 62.99 629th 2251 72.1%
2024 68.21 443rd 2224 80.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.81 1498th 2008 25.4%
2019 39.94 1232nd 2047 39.8%
2021 3.52 2151st 2151 0.0%
2022 67.10 536th 2221 75.9%
2023 62.32 682nd 2241 69.6%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 1068th 1430 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 1013th 2008 49.6%
2019 52.69 762nd 2058 63.0%
2021 36.83 1347th 2118 36.4%
2022 75.20 274th 2182 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.02 1683rd 2030 17.1%
2019 24.32 1698th 2069 17.9%
2021 35.66 1375th 2168 36.6%
2022 70.95 470th 2228 78.9%
2023 54.66 903rd 2245 59.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.31 1004th 1167 14.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Cedars International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.00 1267th 1895 33.1%
2019 32.06 1417th 1935 26.8%
2021 29.87 1521st 2043 25.6%
2022 73.46 344th 2077 83.4%
2023 61.43 634th 2116 70.0%
2024 62.72 582nd 2108 72.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, February 22, 2020

Open Quote Cedars is a diamond in the rough! My child is doing so well there.
Things we love about Cedars: small class sizes, strong social emotional learning, hands on learning, all children regardless of economic status receive free breakfast and lunch, top-notch art, music, and Spanish classes, a vegetable garden, fruit trees, and a butterfly garden.
The kindergarten program is particularly amazing. The children travel around the world learning geography in context. All students are in school houses (like in Harry Potter). It helps all students feels connected. Cedars feels like a family where everyone is someone. It’s like a private school, but free. 5 stars from our family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedars International Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 43 25 0 27 3 n/a n/a 0 98
2003 43 25 0 27 3 n/a n/a 0 98
2004 52 31 0 45 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2005 56 53 2 41 2 n/a n/a 0 154
2006 33 71 2 46 3 n/a n/a 0 155
2007 24 109 4 49 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2008 13 94 2 50 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 20 92 2 68 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2010 15 110 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2011 15 104 2 95 3 0 2 0 221
2012 11 112 2 120 2 0 3 0 250
2013 20 111 0 173 2 0 2 0 308
2014 17 104 1 224 3 0 4 0 353
2015 14 85 7 280 1 0 5 0 392
2016 13 70 8 290 1 0 8 0 390
2017 12 59 0 292 1 0 7 0 371
2018 14 63 0 300 1 0 7 0 385
2019 17 65 2 309 1 0 6 0 400
2020 17 52 1 314 1 0 7 0 392
2021 14 46 4 306 1 0 9 0 380
2022 16 42 0 317 1 0 7 0 383
2023 17 30 0 321 1 0 13 0 382
2024 15 31 2 290 1 0 10 0 349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedars International Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 98 8.9 11.0 42.9
2003 98 8.9 11.0 42.9
2004 130 13.2 9.8 50
2005 154 14.0 11.0 50.6
2006 155 17.2 9.0 60.6
2007 188 16.8 11.2 65.4
2008 160 18.0 8.9 70
2009 182 17.7 10.3 70.9
2010 217 18.0 12.0 93.5
2011 221 19.6 11.2 87.3
2012 250 17.4 14.3 82
2013 308 22.6 13.6 81.8
2014 353 26.3 13.3 93.5
2015 392 29.0 13.5 82.9
2016 390 26.0 15.0 90.3
2017 371 24.9 14.8 76
2018 385 25.4 15.1 94
2019 400 27.7 14.4 94.5
2020 392 25.9 15.1 90.8
2021 380 26.2 14.4 81.6
2022 383 31.6 12.0 83.6
2023 382 31.4 12.1 80.9
2024 349 27.2 12.7 86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedars International Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 98 8.9 11.0 42.9
2003 98 8.9 11.0 42.9
2004 130 13.2 9.8 50
2005 154 14.0 11.0 50.6
2006 155 17.2 9.0 60.6
2007 188 16.8 11.2 65.4
2008 160 18.0 8.9 70
2009 182 17.7 10.3 70.9
2010 217 18.0 12.0 93.5
2011 221 19.6 11.2 87.3
2012 250 17.4 14.3 82
2013 308 22.6 13.6 81.8
2014 353 26.3 13.3 93.5
2015 392 29.0 13.5 82.9
2016 390 26.0 15.0 90.3
2017 371 24.9 14.8 76
2018 385 25.4 15.1 94
2019 400 27.7 14.4 94.5
2020 392 25.9 15.1 90.8
2021 380 26.2 14.4 81.6
2022 383 31.6 12.0 83.6
2023 382 31.4 12.1 80.9
2024 349 27.2 12.7 86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedars International Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $978 (10.3%) $8,524 (89.7%) $9,502
2020 $1,246 (13.0%) $8,353 (87.0%) $9,599
2021 $1,645 (16.4%) $8,356 (83.5%) $10,002

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedars International Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2804th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3761st of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.3%
Ranks 1615th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 882nd of 2330 Middle schools
 35.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)4917
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)4917
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)5319
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)5319
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)2736
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)2736
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)3222
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)3222
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)4445
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)4445
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)5643
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)5643
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cedars International Academy)2421
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Cedars International Academy)2421
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)1740
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)1740
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)4430
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)4430
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)3568
 33%
   7th Grade Reading (Cedars International Academy)3568
 33%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)1929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)1929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)10042
 58%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cedars International Academy)5842
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400382
 4.5%
African American6530
 53.8%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic309321
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1717
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%80.9%
 13.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Cedars International Academy.

Students at Cedars International Academy are 83% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

Cedars International Academy ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Texas elementary schools.


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