Buell Central Daep serves 121 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buell Central Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Buell Central Daep's student population of 121 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buell Central Daep is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buell Central Daep?
121 students attend Buell Central Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Buell Central Daep students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buell Central Daep?
Buell Central Daep has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buell Central Daep offer ?
Buell Central Daep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Buell Central Daep part of?
Buell Central Daep is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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