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Van Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 students in Van Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Van Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,351 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Van Independent School District, which is ranked #349 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
26%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
66%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,031 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,607
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,031
$14,116
Best Van Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Grades: 2-6
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
Van J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Van High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Grades: PK-1
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,351 students.
What is the rank of Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District is ranked #349 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Independent School District?
66% of Van Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Independent School District?
Van Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Van Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,031 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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