Buena Vista Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Imperial, Texas. The district has one school, Buena Vista School that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buena Vista School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buena Vista School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buena Vista School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Buena Vista School 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 Buena Vista School is 0.37, 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
#2786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Vista School's ranking?
Buena Vista School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Buena Vista School often compared to?
Buena Vista Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Stockton Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Vista School?
The graduation rate of Buena Vista School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Buena Vista School?
255 students attend Buena Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Buena Vista School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista School?
Buena Vista School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buena Vista School offer ?
Buena Vista School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Buena Vista School part of?
Buena Vista School is part of Buena Vista Independent School District.
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