Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School's student population of 29 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1856 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
31%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School's ranking?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is ranked #1856 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thomas Buzbee Vocational School often compared to?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Waverly High School, Huntsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
29 students attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Buzbee Vocational School offer ?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School part of?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is part of Raven School District.
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