Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Del Valle Opportunity Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Valle Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Del Valle Opportunity Center's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Del Valle Opportunity Center 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 Del Valle Opportunity Center is 0.27, 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
#7234 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Valle Opportunity Center's ranking?
Del Valle Opportunity Center is ranked #7234 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Del Valle Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Del Valle Opportunity Center is 45-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Del Valle Opportunity Center?
170 students attend Del Valle Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Del Valle Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Valle Opportunity Center?
Del Valle Opportunity Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Del Valle Opportunity Center offer ?
Del Valle Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Del Valle Opportunity Center part of?
Del Valle Opportunity Center is part of Del Valle ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Del Valle Opportunity Center located?
Del Valle Opportunity Center is located in the Berdoll Farms neighborhood of Del Valle, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Berdoll Farms.
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