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Venus Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,308 students in Venus Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Venus Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,308 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Venus Independent School District, which is ranked #1065 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1067 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
65%
53%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,216 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 $11,484 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,216
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,484
$14,116
Best Venus Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Venus Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3748
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3748
Gr: 2-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Venus High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-8815
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-8815
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Venus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Alternative Educational Program/venus
Alternative School
100 Student Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3448
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3448
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
101 Student Dr
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3268
Venus, TX 76084
(972) 366-3268
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Venus Independent School District?
Venus Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,308 students.
What is the rank of Venus Independent School District?
Venus Independent School District is ranked #1065 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Venus Independent School District?
65% of Venus Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Venus Independent School District?
Venus Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Venus Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,484 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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