For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,308 students in Venus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Venus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,308 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Venus Independent School District, which is ranked #1059 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1069 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,490 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
53%
# Black Students
133 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
595 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
26%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
143
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,216 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 $11,484 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,216
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,484
$14,116
Best Venus Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Venus Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3748
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3748
Grades: 2-5
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Venus High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-8815
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-8815
Grades: 9-12
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Venus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Alternative Educational Program/venus
Alternative School
100 Student Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3448
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3448
Grades: 7-10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Venus Independent School District?
Venus Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,308 students.
What is the rank of Venus Independent School District?
Venus Independent School District is ranked #1059 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 Venus Independent School District?
65% of Venus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Venus Independent School District?
Venus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Venus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,484 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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