Medina Valley Middle School
Medina Valley Middle School serves 1,209 students in grades 6-8.
Medina Valley Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Medina Valley Middle School's student population of 1,209 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,209 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
Medina Valley Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2721 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 33% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Medina Valley Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Medina Valley Middle School is Medina Valley High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Castroville Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Castroville Medina Valley High School Math: 47% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,429 student10
0.3 miles
8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243 0.3 9-12 1,429 - Castroville Castroville Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 678 students10
2.4 miles
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117 2.4 PK-5 678 - La Coste Lacoste Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 746 students10
3.0 miles
16069 Uvalde St
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243 3 PK-5 746 - Castroville Luckey Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-5
4.1 miles
12045 Luckey River
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243 4.1 PK-5 n/a - Castroville Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle School Grades: 6-8
4.1 miles
266 Cr 381
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243 4.1 6-8 n/a
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