Valere Public Schools

The Valere Public Schools district in Texas serves a diverse student population across 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 161 to 391 students, and serve a high-need community with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the district are the Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi and Promesa College Prep Brownsville, which outperform the district and state averages in reading, particularly in the earlier grades. These alternative schools also boast impressive 0% dropout rates. In contrast, the East Austin College Prep at MLK and East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key struggle academically, with test scores below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals significant variations in resource allocation, with the East Austin College Prep at MLK spending the most per student at $12,270, while the East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key spends the least at $8,335 per student. This disparity in funding may be a contributing factor to the academic performance differences observed across the district's schools. Overall, the Valere Public Schools district faces the challenge of supporting a high-need student population and ensuring equitable access to resources and educational opportunities for all its students.