Buena Vista Independent School District

State Hwy 11 W
Imperial, TX 79743-0310
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in Buena Vista Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Buena Vista Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,301 Schools
# Students
255 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buena Vista Independent School District, which is ranked #433 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#436 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
44%
55-59%
51%
45-49%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
77%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
20%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,651 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,145 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,651
$13,398
Spending / Student
$33,145
$14,129

Best Buena Vista Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 W Hwy 11
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buena Vista Independent School District?
Buena Vista Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the rank of Buena Vista Independent School District?
Buena Vista Independent School District is ranked #433 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista Independent School District?
77% of Buena Vista Independent School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Vista Independent School District?
Buena Vista Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buena Vista Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,145 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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