Top Rankings
Del Valle Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,918 students in Del Valle Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Del Valle Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
14 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
11,118 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
737 Teachers
145,828 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Del Valle Independent School District, which is ranked #1075 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1078 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9,272 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
55%
# Black Students
992 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
506 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
5%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
70,112 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
619
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
678
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
749
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
714
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
710
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
708
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
740
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
814
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
814
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
896
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,018
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,004
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
850
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
804
5,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,759 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,863 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,759
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,863
$14,148
Best Del Valle Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4209 Smith School Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3850
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Gilbert Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3800
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Popham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7014 Elroy Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Newton Collins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7609 Apogee Blvd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6910 E William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3550
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #88.
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13901 F M Rd 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3650
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Baty Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Faro Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-3450
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
