Buna El
Buna, TX · Buna ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, distant
3,677th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
650 CR 725, Buna, TX 77612
(409)994-4840NCES ID 481209000704Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Buna El 3,677th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 314 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 721 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 89.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 2.4% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $228K in zip 77612 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Buna El in?
Buna El is part of the Buna ISD district in Buna, Texas.
Is Buna El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buna El 3,677th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Buna El?
White 90%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (721 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buna El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77612 is $228K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.