Medina Valley High School

8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,147 students in grades 8-12, Medina Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Medina Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Medina Valley High School's student population of 2,147 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,147 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Medina Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medina Valley High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2937 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Medina Valley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Medina Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Medina Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Medina Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Medina Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
62%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Medina Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Medina Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Medina Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Medina Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Medina Valley High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Medina Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Medina Valley High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Medina Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Medina Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medina Valley High School's ranking?
Medina Valley High School is ranked #2937 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Medina Valley High School often compared to?
Medina Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hondo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medina Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Medina Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Medina Valley High School?
2,147 students attend Medina Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Medina Valley High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medina Valley High School?
Medina Valley High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medina Valley High School offer ?
Medina Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Medina Valley High School part of?
Medina Valley High School is part of Medina Valley Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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