For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in Buena Vista Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Buena Vista Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
255 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Buena Vista Independent School District, which is ranked #408 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
53%
# Black Students
4 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
52 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
20%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
14
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,651 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,145 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,651
$13,387
Spending / Student
$33,145
$14,116
Best Buena Vista Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W Hwy 11
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buena Vista Independent School District?
Buena Vista Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the rank of Buena Vista Independent School District?
Buena Vista Independent School District is ranked #408 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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 Buena Vista Independent School District?
77% of Buena Vista Independent School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Vista Independent School District?
Buena Vista Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buena Vista Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,145 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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