Below Average
#6955 of 8,552 schools in TX
Varnett Charter School
Elementary School · The Varnett Public School · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5025 S WILLOW, Houston, TX 77035
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Varnett Charter School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Varnett Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,691
Median home value
$259,800
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Imani SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Trafton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Red ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Parker ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 887 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Varnett Public School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,866NCES 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.
Varnett Charter School is listed in THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Varnett Charter School
Varnett Charter School is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of The Varnett Public School, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,955 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Varnett Charter School
What grades does Varnett Charter School serve?
Varnett Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Varnett Charter School?
Varnett Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnett Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnett Charter School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Varnett Charter School rank in TX?
Varnett Charter School ranks #6,955 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Varnett Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Varnett Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Varnett Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Varnett Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Varnett Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Varnett Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Varnett Charter School a Title I school?
No, Varnett Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Varnett Charter School?
98.4% of students at Varnett Charter 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (713) 723-4699
- Area population (ZIP 77035)
- 34,849
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 77035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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