For the 2026 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 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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
9,303 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Varnett Public School District, which is ranked #929 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#939 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
72%
53%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,654 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,154 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,654
$13,398
Spending / Student
$14,154
$14,129
Best The Varnett Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Varnett Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
The Varnett School - Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8305 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 #929 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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