Prairie Valley School

Summary:

Prairie Valley School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Gold Burg Independent School District (Isd) in Nocona, Texas, with a total enrollment of 128 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Prairie Valley School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 90.9% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate for the same period, notably lower than the state average. Academically, Prairie Valley School generally outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR assessments, particularly in reading and English language arts. The school's higher per-student spending, which has increased from $10,799 in 2018-2019 to $12,008 in 2020-2021, may contribute to its strong academic performance and support services.

When compared to the nearby Gold Burg School, Prairie Valley School outperforms in several key areas, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. However, Gold Burg School has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, which may also contribute to its academic outcomes. Prairie Valley School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.22% to 65.93% over the past three school years. This suggests the school is addressing the needs of a diverse student body, including a growing Hispanic population, which has increased from 7.23% in 2021-2022 to 13.28% in 2022-2023.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 12920 Fm 103
       Nocona, TX  76255


(940) 825-4425

District: Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1235th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,008 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
13.3%
Two or more races:
10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Valley School ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.36. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prairie Valley School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prairie Valley School ranks better than 74.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prairie Valley School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (13.3%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Valley School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Valley School is $12,008.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Valley School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Valley School 460th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Prairie Valley School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Valley School 499th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Prairie Valley School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Prairie Valley School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.67 2203rd 4647 52.6%
2024 67.36 1235th 4675 73.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.94 1981st 4521 56.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.99 2289th 4588 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.60 898th 4585 80.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.17 2559th 3106 17.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prairie Valley School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 92.50 1st 1582 99.9%
2006 88.28 33rd 1585 97.9%
2007 85.27 60th 1684 96.4%
2008 87.36 15th 1718 99.1%
2009 85.62 26th 1763 98.5%
2010 81.84 76th 1803 95.8%
2011 67.11 521st 1895 72.5%
2012 52.74 959th 1951 50.8%
2013 73.88 393rd 1973 80.1%
2014 90.27 55th 1987 97.2%
2015 67.51 601st 2043 70.6%
2016 58.59 865th 1987 56.5%
2017 69.88 449th 2027 77.8%
2018 56.47 734th 2080 64.7%
2019 39.04 1320th 2193 39.8%
2021 73.87 426th 2252 81.1%
2022 72.22 460th 2254 79.6%
2023 63.22 704th 2330 69.8%
2024 73.26 460th 2361 80.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.59 651st 2039 68.1%
2019 41.06 1259th 2073 39.3%
2021 75.98 271st 2172 87.5%
2022 91.56 72nd 2220 96.8%
2023 79.18 239th 2251 89.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.00 695th 2008 65.4%
2019 37.96 1301st 2047 36.4%
2021 74.39 385th 2151 82.1%
2022 61.34 672nd 2221 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 576th 2008 71.3%
2019 26.11 1756th 2058 14.7%
2021 79.97 164th 2118 92.3%
2022 84.23 152nd 2182 93.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.17 1127th 2030 44.5%
2019 39.12 1252nd 2069 39.5%
2021 74.50 405th 2168 81.3%
2022 72.99 427th 2228 80.8%
2023 63.67 672nd 2245 70.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 1252nd 1673 25.2%
2019 23.73 1423rd 1684 15.5%
2021 56.79 656th 1700 61.4%
2022 57.90 634th 1723 63.2%
2023 61.47 608th 1749 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.19 22nd 1427 98.5%
2005 63.67 545th 1429 61.9%
2006 93.50 1st 1430 99.9%
2007 87.14 27th 1497 98.2%
2008 87.06 28th 1510 98.1%
2009 84.82 39th 1539 97.5%
2010 78.07 126th 1568 92.0%
2011 79.73 93rd 1672 94.4%
2012 78.78 106th 1603 93.4%
2013 66.08 453rd 1652 72.6%
2014 49.69 937th 1734 46.0%
2015 75.07 242nd 1743 86.1%
2016 83.42 35th 1762 98.0%
2017 71.70 319th 1777 82.0%
2018 53.48 710th 1797 60.5%
2019 61.40 586th 1857 68.4%
2021 76.94 269th 1861 85.5%
2022 68.05 437th 1876 76.7%
2023 64.96 560th 1961 71.4%
2024 67.25 499th 1987 74.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.10 428th 1794 76.1%
2019 73.71 247th 1818 86.4%
2021 81.31 133rd 1848 92.8%
2022 69.79 301st 1847 83.7%
2023 63.55 456th 1897 76.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 1021st 1781 42.7%
2019 54.06 791st 1798 56.0%
2021 95.76 5th 1815 99.7%
2022 77.03 229th 1841 87.6%
2023 56.61 744th 1891 60.7%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 741st 1784 58.5%
2019 57.67 523rd 1810 71.1%
2022 63.03 383rd 1837 79.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.92 453rd 1803 74.9%
2019 66.22 439th 1824 75.9%
2021 68.86 416th 1840 77.4%
2022 58.53 617th 1853 66.7%
2023 72.07 363rd 1913 81.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Prairie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.30 1027th 1539 33.3%
2019 43.28 901st 1526 41.0%
2021 61.41 473rd 1510 68.7%
2022 54.52 597th 1525 60.9%
2023 49.17 793rd 1576 49.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Prairie Valley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 48 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1990 47 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1991 55 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1992 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1993 61 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1994 69 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1995 65 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1996 65 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1997 62 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1998 64 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1999 63 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2000 61 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 63 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2002 41 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 43
2003 41 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 43
2004 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2005 55 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2006 57 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2007 52 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2008 55 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 55 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 57 0 0 8 8 n/a n/a 0 73
2011 54 0 0 7 1 0 1 0 63
2012 56 0 0 8 1 0 1 0 66
2013 54 0 0 9 2 0 1 0 66
2014 62 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 70
2015 72 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 78
2016 77 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 82
2017 72 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 80
2018 71 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 78
2019 78 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 90
2020 65 1 0 9 0 0 7 0 82
2021 73 1 0 8 0 0 9 0 91
2022 68 0 0 6 0 0 9 0 83
2023 97 0 0 17 0 0 14 0 128

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 50 n/a n/a n/a
1990 48 7.0 6.8 n/a
1991 56 6.8 8.2 n/a
1992 52 8.4 6.1 26.9
1993 63 8.0 7.9 25.4
1994 70 7.5 9.3 31.4
1995 67 8.7 7.7 31.3
1996 67 8.7 7.7 31.3
1997 63 10.8 5.8 22.2
1998 66 8.8 7.5 21.2
1999 64 8.5 7.5 23.4
2000 64 10.2 6.3 37.5
2001 65 10.0 6.5 18.5
2002 43 8.7 4.9 23.3
2003 43 8.7 4.9 23.3
2004 59 9.0 6.6 32.2
2005 57 9.8 5.8 29.8
2006 60 9.1 6.6 33.3
2007 53 9.3 5.7 28.3
2008 59 10.2 5.8 27.1
2009 64 9.4 6.8 42.2
2010 73 9.9 7.3 50.7
2011 63 10.3 6.0 55.6
2012 66 10.1 6.4 51.5
2013 66 10.3 6.3 53
2014 70 10.5 6.6 58.6
2015 78 9.0 8.6 55.1
2016 82 9.0 9.1 57.3
2017 80 9.2 8.6 57.5
2018 78 8.6 9.0 59
2019 90 9.7 9.2 57.8
2020 82 9.4 8.7 59.8
2021 91 9.7 9.3 65.9
2022 83 9.8 8.4 54.2
2023 128 14.4 8.8 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 50 n/a n/a n/a
1990 48 7.0 6.8 n/a
1991 56 6.8 8.2 n/a
1992 52 8.4 6.1 26.9
1993 63 8.0 7.9 25.4
1994 70 7.5 9.3 31.4
1995 67 8.7 7.7 31.3
1996 67 8.7 7.7 31.3
1997 63 10.8 5.8 22.2
1998 66 8.8 7.5 21.2
1999 64 8.5 7.5 23.4
2000 64 10.2 6.3 37.5
2001 65 10.0 6.5 18.5
2002 43 8.7 4.9 23.3
2003 43 8.7 4.9 23.3
2004 59 9.0 6.6 32.2
2005 57 9.8 5.8 29.8
2006 60 9.1 6.6 33.3
2007 53 9.3 5.7 28.3
2008 59 10.2 5.8 27.1
2009 64 9.4 6.8 42.2
2010 73 9.9 7.3 50.7
2011 63 10.3 6.0 55.6
2012 66 10.1 6.4 51.5
2013 66 10.3 6.3 53
2014 70 10.5 6.6 58.6
2015 78 9.0 8.6 55.1
2016 82 9.0 9.1 57.3
2017 80 9.2 8.6 57.5
2018 78 8.6 9.0 59
2019 90 9.7 9.2 57.8
2020 82 9.4 8.7 59.8
2021 91 9.7 9.3 65.9
2022 83 9.8 8.4 54.2
2023 128 14.4 8.8 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Valley School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $646 (6.0%) $10,153 (94.0%) $10,799
2020 $849 (7.2%) $10,939 (92.8%) $11,788
2021 $1,179 (9.8%) $10,829 (90.2%) $12,008

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Valley School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1320th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 704th of 2330 Middle schools
 30%
Ranks 586th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 560th of 1961 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Prairie Valley School)2717
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))2717
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3542
 7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Valley School)4050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))4050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Prairie Valley School)1383
 70%
   7th Grade Reading (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))1383
 70%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Valley School)5033
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))5033
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Prairie Valley School)6063
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))6063
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Valley School)7063
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))7063
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Prairie Valley School)4025
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))4025
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Valley School)038
 38%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))038
 38%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Prairie Valley School)9250
 42%
   End of Course Algebra I (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))9250
 42%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Prairie Valley School)5053
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))5053
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Prairie Valley School)7979
   End of Course English I Reading (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))7979
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Prairie Valley School)6276
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))6276
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Prairie Valley School)6383
 20%
   End of Course U.S. History (Prairie Valley Independent School District (Isd))6383
 20%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students90128
 42.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic817
 112.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7897
 24.4%
Two or More Races414
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%63.3%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Prairie Valley School.

Students at Prairie Valley School are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

Prairie Valley School ranks 1235th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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