Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 77612 (Buna, TX) are all part of the Buna Independent School District (Isd), serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a small, rural community with a district ranking in the 49th percentile statewide.
The standout performer in this area is Buna J H, which has shown consistent improvement to reach the 63rd percentile. Its most impressive achievement is in advanced math, where 100% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient—more than double the state average. This success creates a strong pipeline to Buna High School, which has staged a remarkable turnaround, jumping from the 31st to the 55th percentile in one year. The high school now boasts a 97.8% graduation rate and strong proficiency in Biology, English I, and U.S. History. In contrast, Buna Elementary faces significant challenges, dropping from the 64th to the 27th percentile. Its math scores are alarmingly low—roughly half the state average in 4th and 5th grades—and it has the largest class sizes (14.6:1) and lowest spending per student ($9,673) in the district.
A key takeaway is the inverted relationship between spending and performance: the elementary school, with the least resources, struggles the most, while the high school, spending $13,331 per student with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio, is improving rapidly. The district's average of 48.1% economically disadvantaged students is consistent across schools, but the elementary school's higher rate (52.84%) may contribute to its difficulties. Overall, families should note that while the secondary schools are on an upward trajectory with strong advanced math and graduation outcomes, the elementary school requires attention to address foundational math weaknesses and resource allocation.
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