Southwood Valley Elementary School

2700 Brothers Blvd
College Station, TX 77845
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Southwood Valley Elementary 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwood Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Southwood Valley Elementary School's student population of 658 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwood Valley Elementary 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 Southwood Valley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)
#3353 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwood Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwood Valley Elementary 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.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwood Valley Elementary 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
42%
53%
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Black
19%
13%
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White
31%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwood Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwood Valley Elementary 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwood Valley Elementary 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 Southwood Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Valley Elementary School is ranked #3353 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Southwood Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Knoll Elementary School, Pebble Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southwood Valley Elementary School?
658 students attend Southwood Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Southwood Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Valley Elementary School?
Southwood Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwood Valley Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Southwood Valley Elementary School part of?
Southwood Valley Elementary School is part of College Station Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwood Valley Elementary School located?
Southwood Valley Elementary School is located in the Southwood Valley neighborhood of College Station, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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