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Buckholts Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 116 students in Buckholts Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Buckholts Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
116 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buckholts Independent School District, which is ranked #1135 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1138 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
60%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
37%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,259 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,267 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,259
$13,387
Spending / Student
$22,267
$14,116
Best Buckholts Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buckholts Independent School District?
Buckholts Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Buckholts Independent School District?
Buckholts Independent School District is ranked #1135 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckholts Independent School District?
60% of Buckholts Independent School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckholts Independent School District?
Buckholts Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buckholts Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,267 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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