For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,142 students in The Varnett Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in The Varnett Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
The Varnett Public School District, which is ranked #872 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#894 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
824 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
53%
# Black Students
310 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
27%
13%
# White Students
3 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
1%
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
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
142
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,654 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,154 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,654
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,154
$14,116
Best The Varnett Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
The Varnett School - Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8305 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Varnett Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Varnett Public School District?
The Varnett Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,142 students.
What is the rank of The Varnett Public School District?
The Varnett Public School District is ranked #872 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 The Varnett Public School District?
72% of The Varnett Public School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Varnett Public School District?
The Varnett Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is The Varnett Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,154 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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