Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd)

The Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd) operates three schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's schools show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Valley Mills High School standing out for its impressive 100% graduation rate and strong performance on some state assessments, while the district as a whole struggles with consistently underperforming the state average on standardized tests.

Valley Mills Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students. The school also outperformed the district and state averages in 5th-grade STAAR Mathematics. In contrast, Valley Mills J H had the lowest per-student spending at $6,721, which raises questions about the equitable distribution of resources across the district.

Overall, the Valley Mills ISD schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 46.57% to 57.45%. This suggests the district may need to address potential equity concerns and ensure all students have the support they need to succeed, regardless of their economic background. The district's consistent underperformance on state assessments also indicates a need for targeted interventions and a deeper examination of the factors contributing to the systemic challenges facing these schools.