For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,085 students in The Varnett Public School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in The Varnett Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
1,085 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
The Varnett Public School District, which is ranked #876 of all 1,201 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
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
728 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
53%
# Black Students
349 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
32%
13%
# White Students
2 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
104
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,424 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,898 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,424
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,898
$14,148
Best The Varnett Public School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
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
| 227 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
| 344 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
| 514 students
Recent Articles
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
