Valley Mills Elementary School

102 W Ave C
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Valley Mills Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Mills Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#2559 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
37%
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40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
24%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
70%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Mills Elementary School is ranked #2559 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Valley Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Valley Mills Elementary School?
297 students attend Valley Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Valley Mills Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Mills Elementary School?
Valley Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley Mills Elementary School offer ?
Valley Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Mills Elementary School part of?
Valley Mills Elementary School is part of Valley Mills ISD School District.

School Reviews

2   3/5/2015
Students are behind peers across the nation. This is caused by political overreach pushing out great educators and pushing down the ones that don't leave.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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