Serving 32 students in grades 8, Valley View 8th Grade Academy 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Valley View 8th Grade Academy?
32 students attend Valley View 8th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Valley View 8th Grade Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley View 8th Grade Academy?
Valley View 8th Grade Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley View 8th Grade Academy offer ?
Valley View 8th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Valley View 8th Grade Academy part of?
Valley View 8th Grade Academy is part of Valley View Independent School District.
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