Medina Valley Middle School

8395 Fm 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 888 students in grades 6-8, Medina Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 68% 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: 888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Medina Valley Middle School's student population of 888 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
888 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Medina Valley Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medina Valley Middle School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2105 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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47%
37%
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49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Medina Valley Middle 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
61%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
32%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Medina Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medina Valley Middle School's ranking?
Medina Valley Middle School is ranked #2105 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Medina Valley Middle School?
888 students attend Medina Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Medina Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medina Valley Middle School?
Medina Valley Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medina Valley Middle School offer ?
Medina Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Medina Valley Middle School part of?
Medina Valley Middle School is part of Medina Valley ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 888 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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