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Mcdowell Middle School vs. Medina Valley High School

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School Overview

School
Mcdowell Middle School
1602 27th St S
Hondo, TX 78861
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Medina Valley High School
8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Medina Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades 6-8, Mcdowell Middle School 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,412 students in grades 9-12, Medina Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
394 students
2,412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdowell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Medina Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdowell Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Medina Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
139 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdowell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Medina Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdowell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hondo Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Medina Valley Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5410 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2301 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdowell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Medina Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
50%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hondo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medina Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hondo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medina Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdowell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hondo Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medina Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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96%
(Top 10% in TX)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Medina Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdowell Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Medina Valley High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
120
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Grade 7 Students
138
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Grade 8 Students
136
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Grade 9 Students
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682
Grade 10 Students
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638
Grade 11 Students
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565
Grade 12 Students
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527

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hondo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Medina Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Medina Valley Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hondo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Medina Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Medina Valley Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hondo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Medina Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Medina Valley Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hondo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Medina Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Medina Valley Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hondo Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Medina Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Medina Valley Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdowell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hondo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Medina Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdowell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hondo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Medina Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdowell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hondo Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Medina Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Medina Valley Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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