The Varnett Public School School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,866
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#623 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,866
+$2,898 vs Texas median
District size
1,142 students
Smaller than Texas median
About The Varnett Public School
The Varnett Public School is a Houston, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,142 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $15,866 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, The Varnett Public School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is The Varnett School - East, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, The Varnett Public School students show an average math proficiency of 24.5% and ELA proficiency of 25.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in The Varnett Public School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in The Varnett Public School with test data.
Schools in The Varnett Public School
3 schools Elementary Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 1,142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in The Varnett Public School?
The Varnett Public School has 3 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for The Varnett Public School?
The average composite rating for The Varnett Public School is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in The Varnett Public School?
The Varnett Public School spends $15,866 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in The Varnett Public School?
The average student-teacher ratio in The Varnett Public School is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in The Varnett Public School?
The Varnett School - East is the highest-rated school in The Varnett Public School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in The Varnett Public School?
Across schools in The Varnett Public School with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does The Varnett Public School compare to other districts in Texas?
The Varnett Public School has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare The Varnett Public School with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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