Water Valley Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Water Valley, Texas, United States. Located in western Tom Green County, the district extends into a portion of southwest Coke County.
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Water Valley 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Water Valley High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Water Valley, TX, encompassing approximately 434.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edges of the zone located about 33.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Water Valley School's student population of 297 students has grown by 262% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
IT'S ALWAYS A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!!
School Rankings
Water Valley School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Water Valley School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3708 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Water Valley School's ranking?
Water Valley School is ranked #3708 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Water Valley School?
The graduation rate of Water Valley School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Water Valley School?
297 students attend Water Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Water Valley School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Water Valley School?
Water Valley School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Water Valley School offer ?
Water Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Water Valley School part of?
Water Valley School is part of Water Valley Independent School District.
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