Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School's student population of 42 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7765 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤20%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School's ranking?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is ranked #7765 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thomas Buzbee Vocational School often compared to?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Waverly High School, Huntsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
42 students attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Buzbee Vocational School offer ?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School part of?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is part of Raven School District.
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