Valley Mills Elementary

Summary:

Valley Mills Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 320 students in grades PK-5 in the Valley Mills Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 1285 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 2944 out of 4647 in 2022-2023.

Valley Mills Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (64.69%) and Hispanic students (27.81%) compared to the state average, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.88% in 2022-2023). The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state average across all grade levels and subjects, with its 3rd grade reading proficiency rate at 29.55% compared to the state average of 48.85%. When compared to nearby schools like South Bosque Elementary, which had over 70% proficiency in 3rd grade reading and math, Valley Mills Elementary performs significantly worse.

Valley Mills Elementary's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 11.9 to 13.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with its white and special education students generally performing better than its Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $9,191 to $9,553, is in line with the state average but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 102 W Ave C
       Valley Mills, TX  76689-0518


(254) 932-5526

District: Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2464th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,457 Help


Students who attend Valley Mills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley Mills J H
High:    Valley Mills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.7%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Mills Elementary ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.7%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Mills Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Valley Mills Elementary employs 24.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Mills Elementary is $9,457.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Mills Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd) 522nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Mills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.54 951st 3465 72.6%
2005 66.42 1184th 3475 65.9%
2006 68.59 1098th 3476 68.4%
2007 64.37 1402nd 3724 62.4%
2008 63.71 1435th 3768 61.9%
2009 67.81 1246th 3884 67.9%
2010 52.06 2227th 3937 43.4%
2011 49.12 2464th 4095 39.8%
2012 40.57 2862nd 4206 32.0%
2013 61.44 1643rd 4221 61.1%
2014 53.83 2104th 4260 50.6%
2015 58.91 1863rd 4320 56.9%
2016 65.62 1485th 4286 65.4%
2017 45.84 2190th 4329 49.4%
2018 31.29 3111th 4359 28.6%
2019 56.45 1692nd 4479 62.2%
2021 66.39 1285th 4578 71.9%
2022 47.79 2278th 4581 50.3%
2023 37.75 2944th 4647 36.6%
2024 45.28 2464th 4675 47.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 2651st 3558 25.5%
2019 55.88 1109th 3684 69.9%
2021 32.70 2586th 3799 31.9%
2022 44.32 1964th 3952 50.3%
2023 41.78 2163rd 4086 47.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.52 3354th 4264 21.3%
2019 58.04 1498th 4309 65.2%
2021 74.70 644th 4451 85.5%
2022 41.72 2711th 4477 39.4%
2023 41.03 2791st 4521 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 3600th 4306 16.4%
2019 59.06 1552nd 4348 64.3%
2021 76.69 799th 4499 82.2%
2022 52.92 1969th 4561 56.8%
2023 31.43 3311th 4588 27.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.34 3829th 4240 9.7%
2019 41.21 2574th 4295 40.1%
2021 77.18 460th 4331 89.4%
2022 41.86 2681st 4461 39.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.84 2561st 4319 40.7%
2019 52.54 1853rd 4357 57.5%
2021 46.27 2185th 4498 51.4%
2022 41.11 2675th 4563 41.4%
2023 45.46 2422nd 4585 47.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.68 2231st 4168 46.5%
2019 57.39 1547th 4188 63.1%
2021 43.49 2351st 4329 45.7%
2022 16.12 4102nd 4376 6.3%
2023 32.33 3247th 4401 26.2%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Mills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.60 2811th 3127 10.1%
2019 40.24 2034th 3142 35.3%
2021 46.77 1619th 3082 47.5%
2022 36.85 2157th 3082 30.0%
2023 25.42 2584th 3106 16.8%
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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.

Valley Mills Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Valley Mills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 235 22 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 227 22 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 216 18 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 261 18 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 207 16 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1994 233 12 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 210 9 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1996 210 9 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1997 194 7 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 191 7 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 222 11 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2000 220 10 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 238 10 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 247 10 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 247 10 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 239 9 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 267 10 1 71 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2006 267 12 1 85 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 261 11 1 77 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 244 11 0 72 3 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 253 7 0 78 7 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 256 8 0 77 6 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 249 9 0 81 4 0 3 0 346
2012 254 7 3 78 4 0 7 0 353
2013 239 11 2 72 1 0 10 0 335
2014 237 13 3 81 2 0 14 0 350
2015 228 9 3 83 0 0 9 0 332
2016 223 10 1 79 0 0 10 0 323
2017 226 9 0 95 0 0 15 0 345
2018 244 10 0 76 0 0 16 0 346
2019 201 7 2 68 0 0 16 0 294
2020 202 3 1 62 0 0 14 0 282
2021 212 4 1 73 0 0 10 0 300
2022 209 3 1 71 0 0 13 0 297
2023 207 4 6 89 0 0 14 0 320

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 Valley Mills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 275 n/a n/a n/a
1990 269 18.0 14.9 n/a
1991 257 18.5 13.8 n/a
1992 303 17.7 17.1 21.8
1993 240 18.0 13.3 38.8
1994 264 18.8 14.0 26.9
1995 244 18.6 13.1 29.5
1996 244 18.6 13.1 29.5
1997 224 18.1 12.4 25.4
1998 221 17.1 12.9 23.5
1999 259 16.7 15.5 34.4
2000 262 16.7 15.7 38.5
2001 289 20.5 14.1 33.6
2002 301 20.8 14.5 41.2
2003 301 20.8 14.5 41.2
2004 308 17.5 17.6 48.1
2005 350 19.8 17.7 50
2006 367 24.9 14.7 54
2007 353 26.7 13.2 58.1
2008 330 25.6 12.9 54.5
2009 345 24.4 14.1 52.5
2010 347 24.1 14.3 58.5
2011 346 24.0 14.3 54.9
2012 353 25.1 14.0 59.2
2013 335 25.2 13.2 52.5
2014 350 23.7 14.7 59.7
2015 332 24.0 13.8 66
2016 323 25.0 12.9 56.3
2017 345 24.8 13.8 62.3
2018 346 25.4 13.5 56.4
2019 294 23.4 12.5 67.3
2020 282 22.0 12.8 60.6
2021 300 23.9 12.5 51.3
2022 297 24.9 11.9 55.2
2023 320 24.3 13.1 56.9

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 Valley Mills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 275 n/a n/a n/a
1990 269 18.0 14.9 n/a
1991 257 18.5 13.8 n/a
1992 303 17.7 17.1 21.8
1993 240 18.0 13.3 38.8
1994 264 18.8 14.0 26.9
1995 244 18.6 13.1 29.5
1996 244 18.6 13.1 29.5
1997 224 18.1 12.4 25.4
1998 221 17.1 12.9 23.5
1999 259 16.7 15.5 34.4
2000 262 16.7 15.7 38.5
2001 289 20.5 14.1 33.6
2002 301 20.8 14.5 41.2
2003 301 20.8 14.5 41.2
2004 308 17.5 17.6 48.1
2005 350 19.8 17.7 50
2006 367 24.9 14.7 54
2007 353 26.7 13.2 58.1
2008 330 25.6 12.9 54.5
2009 345 24.4 14.1 52.5
2010 347 24.1 14.3 58.5
2011 346 24.0 14.3 54.9
2012 353 25.1 14.0 59.2
2013 335 25.2 13.2 52.5
2014 350 23.7 14.7 59.7
2015 332 24.0 13.8 66
2016 323 25.0 12.9 56.3
2017 345 24.8 13.8 62.3
2018 346 25.4 13.5 56.4
2019 294 23.4 12.5 67.3
2020 282 22.0 12.8 60.6
2021 300 23.9 12.5 51.3
2022 297 24.9 11.9 55.2
2023 320 24.3 13.1 56.9

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 Valley Mills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,265 (13.8%) $7,926 (86.2%) $9,191
2020 $1,124 (11.8%) $8,429 (88.2%) $9,553
2021 $1,161 (12.3%) $8,296 (87.7%) $9,457

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Mills Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1692nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2944th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Valley Mills Elementary)4439
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))4439
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Mills Elementary)6032
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))6032
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Valley Mills Elementary)3933
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Mills Elementary)5239
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Valley Mills Elementary)5946
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))5946
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Mills Elementary)5163
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))5163
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Valley Mills Elementary)3922
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))3922
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students294320
 8.8%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic6889
 30.9%
Pacific Islander00
White201207
 3%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%56.9%
 10.5%


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Valley Mills Elementary ranks 2464th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Valley Mills Elementary are 65% White, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Valley Mills Elementary.

Students who attend Valley Mills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley Mills J H
High : Valley Mills High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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