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Valentine School

Summary:

Located in the small town of Valentine, Texas, Valentine School is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 44 students. The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate over the past several years, significantly outperforming the state average.

Valentine School's unique characteristics include a relatively high spending per student, at $41,462 in the 2020-2021 school year, and a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.5 to 4.3 students per teacher over the past three school years. These factors suggest that the school may have access to more resources and provide more individualized attention to its students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, shows a mixed picture, with the school outperforming the state average in some subject areas but underperforming in others.

Another notable aspect of Valentine School is its shifting racial composition, with the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing from 62.86% in 2020-2021 to 56.82% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of White students has increased from 31.43% to 43.18% during the same period. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.73% to 58.33% over the past three school years, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic needs.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 209 E Kentucky St
       Valentine, TX  79854-0188

(432) 467-2671

District: Valentine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1467th of 2,361 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $41,462 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.3 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.8%
White:
43.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valentine School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Valentine School ranks worse than 62.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Valentine School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valentine 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: Hispanic (56.8%), White (43.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valentine School is 4.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valentine School is $41,462.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valentine School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Valentine School 1467th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Valentine School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Valentine School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.40 3462nd 3465 0.1%
2007 52.84 2068th 3724 44.5%
2008 20.06 3429th 3768 9.0%
2016 47.29 2423rd 4286 43.5%
2022 64.09 1422nd 4581 69.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Valentine School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.41 42nd 1573 97.3%
2005 51.60 848th 1582 46.4%
2007 61.08 668th 1684 60.3%
2010 77.18 183rd 1803 89.9%
2011 82.73 60th 1895 96.8%
2016 64.99 687th 1987 65.4%
2019 66.52 558th 2193 74.6%
2024 37.95 1467th 2361 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Valentine School

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Rank History for all high school students at Valentine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.28 170th 1427 88.1%
2005 72.06 325th 1429 77.3%
2007 88.68 15th 1497 99.0%
2008 52.83 876th 1510 42.0%
2009 48.85 1006th 1539 34.6%
2010 71.22 335th 1568 78.6%
2011 63.14 680th 1672 59.3%
2019 83.43 142nd 1857 92.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Valentine School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.33 98th 1818 94.6%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Valentine School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 11 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1990 9 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1991 14 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a -6 25
1992 24 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1993 26 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1994 40 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1995 35 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1996 35 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1997 23 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 23 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 18 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2000 19 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2001 23 0 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2002 23 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2003 23 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2004 21 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 18 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2006 14 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2007 29 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 24 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2009 28 0 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2010 23 0 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 48
2011 20 0 1 25 1 0 1 0 48
2012 16 0 1 27 1 0 1 0 46
2013 13 0 1 25 1 0 1 0 41
2014 8 0 1 20 1 0 1 0 31
2015 12 0 1 25 0 0 1 0 39
2016 9 0 1 36 0 0 0 0 46
2017 15 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 46
2018 9 0 1 23 0 0 0 0 33
2019 8 0 1 27 0 0 2 0 38
2020 11 0 2 25 0 0 2 0 40
2021 11 0 2 22 0 0 0 0 35
2022 12 0 2 22 0 0 0 0 36
2023 19 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 44

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 Valentine School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 36 n/a n/a n/a
1990 31 6.0 5.1 n/a
1991 25 6.0 4.1 n/a
1992 63 14.0 4.5 n/a
1993 69 14.0 4.9 36.2
1994 79 14.0 5.6 26.6
1995 68 14.0 4.9 52.9
1996 68 14.0 4.9 52.9
1997 51 13.8 3.7 62.7
1998 58 14.0 4.1 56.9
1999 53 10.8 4.9 75.5
2000 58 11.2 5.2 75.9
2001 73 11.5 6.3 82.2
2002 66 11.8 5.6 72.7
2003 66 11.8 5.6 72.7
2004 53 10.7 5.0 73.6
2005 51 10.7 4.8 70.6
2006 41 11.2 3.7 70.7
2007 50 10.5 4.8 70
2008 48 10.2 4.7 52.1
2009 51 11.9 4.3 64.7
2010 48 10.2 4.7 62.5
2011 48 12.0 4.0 56.3
2012 46 11.5 3.9 76.1
2013 41 9.2 4.4 87.8
2014 31 9.2 3.3 87.1
2015 39 10.0 3.9 69.2
2016 46 10.0 4.6 84.8
2017 46 10.7 4.2 71.7
2018 33 10.7 3.0 60.6
2019 38 9.5 3.9 60.5
2020 40 9.5 4.1 67.5
2021 35 9.7 3.5 57.1
2022 36 10.0 3.6 58.3
2023 44 10.2 4.3 47.7

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 Valentine School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 36 n/a n/a n/a
1990 31 6.0 5.1 n/a
1991 25 6.0 4.1 n/a
1992 63 14.0 4.5 n/a
1993 69 14.0 4.9 36.2
1994 79 14.0 5.6 26.6
1995 68 14.0 4.9 52.9
1996 68 14.0 4.9 52.9
1997 51 13.8 3.7 62.7
1998 58 14.0 4.1 56.9
1999 53 10.8 4.9 75.5
2000 58 11.2 5.2 75.9
2001 73 11.5 6.3 82.2
2002 66 11.8 5.6 72.7
2003 66 11.8 5.6 72.7
2004 53 10.7 5.0 73.6
2005 51 10.7 4.8 70.6
2006 41 11.2 3.7 70.7
2007 50 10.5 4.8 70
2008 48 10.2 4.7 52.1
2009 51 11.9 4.3 64.7
2010 48 10.2 4.7 62.5
2011 48 12.0 4.0 56.3
2012 46 11.5 3.9 76.1
2013 41 9.2 4.4 87.8
2014 31 9.2 3.3 87.1
2015 39 10.0 3.9 69.2
2016 46 10.0 4.6 84.8
2017 46 10.7 4.2 71.7
2018 33 10.7 3.0 60.6
2019 38 9.5 3.9 60.5
2020 40 9.5 4.1 67.5
2021 35 9.7 3.5 57.1
2022 36 10.0 3.6 58.3
2023 44 10.2 4.3 47.7

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 Valentine School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,477 (4.1%) $34,503 (95.9%) $35,980
2020 $1,146 (3.3%) $33,313 (96.7%) $34,459
2021 $1,162 (2.8%) $40,300 (97.2%) $41,462

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valentine School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3844
 15.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2725
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White819
 137.5%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%47.7%
 12.8%

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Students at Valentine School are 57% Hispanic, 43% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Valentine School.

Valentine School ranks 1467th of 2361 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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