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Medina Valley High School vs. D'hanis School

Should you attend Medina Valley High School or D'hanis School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Medina Valley High School
8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
D'hanis School
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Medina Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

D'hanis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,412 students in grades 9-12, Medina Valley High School ranks in the top 50% 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).
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, D'hanis School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
2,412 students
278 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at D'hanis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Medina Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at D'hanis School.
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
24 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at D'hanis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at D'hanis School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the D'hanis 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

#2937 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1490 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Medina Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of D'hanis School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at D'hanis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the D'hanis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in TX)
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at D'hanis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the D'hanis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in TX)
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at D'hanis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the D'hanis Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of D'hanis School with the average graduation rate observed in the D'hanis 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 Medina Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of D'hanis School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
-
20
Grade 1 Students
-
13
Grade 2 Students
-
14
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
24
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Grade 9 Students
682
29
Grade 10 Students
638
19
Grade 11 Students
565
21
Grade 12 Students
527
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at D'hanis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the D'hanis 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
63%
46%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at D'hanis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the D'hanis 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
6%
n/a
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at D'hanis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the D'hanis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
25%
54%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at D'hanis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the D'hanis 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at D'hanis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the D'hanis Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.54
0.50
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of D'hanis School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the D'hanis 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
40%
31%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at D'hanis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the D'hanis 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
8%
4%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at D'hanis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the D'hanis 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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