Summary:
The city of Del Valle, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across the district compared to state averages.
The standout school in the district is Del Valle Middle School, which has the highest proficiency rates on STAAR tests, particularly in Algebra I. However, its overall statewide ranking is still quite low. In contrast, the Del Valle Opportunity Center, an alternative high school, struggles with much lower academic performance and a graduation rate of just 69.4% compared to 96.6% at the regular Del Valle High School.
Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 84-87% Hispanic enrollment, and very high rates of economic disadvantage, with 89-97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This points to significant racial and socioeconomic achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the relatively high student-teacher ratios, especially at the high school level, may be contributing to the academic struggles, and the variation in per-student spending across the schools suggests the need for more equitable resource allocation.
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