For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 970 students in Valere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Valere School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
970 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Valere School District, which is ranked #1028 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 80-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1050 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
901 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
53%
# Black Students
38 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
24 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
86
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
47
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,338 in this school district is less 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 $10,758 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,338
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,758
$14,148
Best Valere School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Grades: PK-7
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valere School District?
Valere School District manages 4 public schools serving 970 students.
What is the rank of Valere School District?
Valere School District is ranked #1028 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valere School District?
93% of Valere School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valere School District?
Valere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Valere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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