For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 665 students in Valley Mills Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Valley Mills Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
665 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Valley Mills Independent School District, which is ranked #545 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
189 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
53%
# Black Students
11 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
428 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
64%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
49
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,331 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,788 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,331
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,788
$14,148
Best Valley Mills Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 W Ave C
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Mills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 6 And 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Mills J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 6 And 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Mills Independent School District?
Valley Mills Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 665 students.
What is the rank of Valley Mills Independent School District?
Valley Mills Independent School District is ranked #545 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 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 Valley Mills Independent School District?
64% of Valley Mills Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Mills Independent School District?
Valley Mills Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Valley Mills Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,788 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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