The Varnett School Southeast 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
53%
Black
(19-20)97%
13%
White
(19-20)1%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend The Varnett School Southeast?
209 students attend The Varnett School Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of The Varnett School Southeast students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does The Varnett School Southeast offer ?
The Varnett School Southeast offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Varnett School Southeast part of?
The Varnett School Southeast is part of The Varnett Public School District.
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