Valere School District

5800 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 871 students in Valere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Valere School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
871 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valere School District, which is ranked #984 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1008 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
44%
38%
51%
13%
46%
(21-22)
80-89%
90%
(2022-23)
32.8%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,604 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,803 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,604
$15,449
Spending / Student
$15,803
$16,605

Best Valere School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-11 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valere School District?
Valere School District manages 4 public schools serving 871 students.
What is the rank of Valere School District?
Valere School District is ranked #984 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valere School District?
95% of Valere School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valere School District?
Valere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Valere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,803 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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