Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, Mt Valley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Valley Middle School's student population of 841 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Valley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Valley Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1503 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Valley Middle School's ranking?
Mt Valley Middle School is ranked #1503 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mt Valley Middle School often compared to?
Mt Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithson Valley Middle School, Spring Branch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Mt Valley Middle School?
841 students attend Mt Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mt Valley Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Valley Middle School?
Mt Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Valley Middle School offer ?
Mt Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mt Valley Middle School part of?
Mt Valley Middle School is part of Comal ISD School District.
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