Serving 1,114 students in grades 6-8, Vale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vale Middle School's student population of 1,114 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vale Middle School is 0.39, 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
#5041 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
11%
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
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vale Middle School's ranking?
Vale Middle School is ranked #5041 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Vale Middle School often compared to?
Vale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briscoe Middle School, Luna Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Vale Middle School?
1,114 students attend Vale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Vale Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vale Middle School?
Vale Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vale Middle School offer ?
Vale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vale Middle School part of?
Vale Middle School is part of Northside ISD School District.
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