Van Independent School District

549 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790-0697
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Van 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 students in Van Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Van Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,351 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Van Independent School District, which is ranked #349 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#369 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Van Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Van Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
606 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
65 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,556 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
66%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
156
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
167
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,031 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Van Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Van Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,607
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Van Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,031
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Van Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Van Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Grades: 2-6
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
Van J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Van High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Grades: PK-1
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,351 students.
What is the rank of Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District is ranked #349 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 Van Independent School District?
66% of Van Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Van Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,031 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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