Top Rankings
Buna Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,477 students in Buna Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Buna Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,477 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Buna Independent School District, which is ranked #548 of all 1,201 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#549 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
53%
# Black Students
45 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,329 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
90%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
101
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
105
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,220 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,906 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,220
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,906
$14,148
Best Buna Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buna Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Cr 725
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4840
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Buna High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 County Rd 734
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4811
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Buna J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Fm 253
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4860
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buna Independent School District?
Buna Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,477 students.
What is the rank of Buna Independent School District?
Buna Independent School District is ranked #548 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buna Independent School District?
90% of Buna Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buna Independent School District?
Buna Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buna Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,906 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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