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 220 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 44%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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 220 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Honor. Inspire. Empower.
School Rankings
Buena Vista School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista School is 0.39, 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
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
75%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
23%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Vista School's ranking?
Buena Vista School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 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 44% 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?
220 students attend Buena Vista School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Buena Vista School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Vista School?
Buena Vista School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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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