Summary:
The city of Castroville, Texas is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd). The standout schools in this area are Medina Valley High School and Medina Valley Middle, which both rank among the top schools in Texas and earn 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Medina Valley High School is the largest school in the area, with an enrollment of 2,147 students. It boasts an impressive 96% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams, particularly in Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, Castroville Elementary lags behind in some areas, such as 3rd-grade reading and math proficiency, suggesting an opportunity for improvement.
While the schools in Castroville serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group, they also face significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.63% at Medina Valley High School to 61.71% at Medina Valley Middle. Despite these challenges, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios and spend between $9,382 and $10,133 per student, which is in line with district and state averages.
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