Below Average
#6716 of 8,552 schools in TX
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
High School · Raven School · New Waverly, TX
A Raven School charter high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
143 FOREST SERVICE RD 233, New Waverly, TX 77358
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas Buzbee Vocational School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average331/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,018
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Waverly H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Raven School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,589NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is listed in RAVEN SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is a public high school in New Waverly, TX, part of Raven School, serving approximately 36 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,716 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
What grades does Thomas Buzbee Vocational School serve?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Buzbee Vocational School rank in TX?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks #6,716 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School a charter school?
Yes, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Thomas Buzbee Vocational School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Buzbee Vocational School?
91.7% of students at Thomas Buzbee Vocational School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walker County
- Phone
- (936) 344-6677
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77358)
- 5,565
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77358; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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