Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckholts School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckholts School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 46.4 square miles in Buckholts, TX, with a typical drive to the school lasting about 10-12 minutes and an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 6.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckholts School's student population of 112 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
112 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buckholts School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckholts School is 0.49, 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
#7480 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Badger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckholts School's ranking?
Buckholts School is ranked #7480 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Buckholts School often compared to?
Buckholts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cameron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckholts School?
The graduation rate of Buckholts School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Buckholts School?
112 students attend Buckholts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buckholts School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckholts School?
Buckholts School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckholts School offer ?
Buckholts School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Buckholts School part of?
Buckholts School is part of Buckholts Independent School District.
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