Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, Leon Valley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5948 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leon Valley's ranking?
Leon Valley is ranked #5948 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Leon Valley?
24 students attend Leon Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Leon Valley students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Valley?
Leon Valley has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leon Valley offer ?
Leon Valley offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leon Valley part of?
Leon Valley is part of Lometa ISD School District.
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