Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, The Varnett School - East ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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The Varnett School - East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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The Varnett School - East's student population of 227 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
The Varnett School - East ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Varnett School - East is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3448 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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The Varnett School - East is ranked #3448 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend The Varnett School - East?
227 students attend The Varnett School - East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of The Varnett School - East students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Varnett School - East?
The Varnett School - East has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Varnett School - East offer ?
The Varnett School - East offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is The Varnett School - East part of?
The Varnett School - East is part of The Varnett Public School District.
In what neighborhood is The Varnett School - East located?
The Varnett School - East is located in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in Northshore.
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