For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,137 students in The Varnett Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in The Varnett Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
1,137 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
The Varnett Public School District, which is ranked #877 of all 1,203 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#894 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
741 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
53%
# Black Students
387 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
34%
13%
# White Students
3 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
116
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,719 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,216 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,719
$13,640
Spending / Student
$14,216
$14,384
Best The Varnett Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
The Varnett School - Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8305 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Varnett Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Varnett Public School District?
The Varnett Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,137 students.
What is the rank of The Varnett Public School District?
The Varnett Public School District is ranked #877 out of 1,203 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Varnett Public School District?
65% of The Varnett Public School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Varnett Public School District?
The Varnett Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is The Varnett Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,216 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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