Buna J H
Buna, TX · Buna ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,081st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
177 FM 253, Buna, TX 77612
(409)994-4860NCES ID 481209000706Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Buna J H 1,081st of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 36% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 304 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 330 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 90.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 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 J H in?
Buna J H is part of the Buna ISD district in Buna, Texas.
Is Buna J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buna J H 1,081st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Buna J H?
White 91%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 3%, Black 1% (330 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buna J H 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.