For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,358 students in Van Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Van Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
2,358 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Independent School District, which is ranked #393 of all 1,193 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#434 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
66%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,999 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,570
$13,371
Spending / Student
$10,999
$14,099
Best Van Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Gr: 2-6 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Van J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Van High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,358 students.
What is the rank of Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District is ranked #393 out of 1,193 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 Van Independent School District?
66% of Van Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Van Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,999 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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