Valley Mills High School

Summary:

Valley Mills High School is a public high school serving 204 students in grades 9-12 in the small town of Valley Mills, Texas, which is part of the Valley Mills Independent School District.

Valley Mills High School has several strengths, including consistently high graduation rates (95-100%) and low dropout rates (0-0.9%), which are significantly better than state averages. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams has been mixed, with some subjects like Biology and English II Reading scoring above the state average, while others like Algebra I and U.S. History are below the state average. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2-9.4, but the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 36% to 46.57% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Brazos High School and Waco High School generally perform worse than Valley Mills High School, while schools like Bosqueville High School and China Spring High School outperform Valley Mills in areas like test scores and overall state rankings. The school's performance for different student subgroups has also been mixed, with male and Hispanic students performing better than female and White students, and the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students and At-Risk students being relatively low.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Hwy 6 And 1 Eagle Way
       Valley Mills, TX  76689-0518


(254) 932-5251

District: Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
923rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,210 Help


Feeder schools for Valley Mills High School:

Elementary:    Valley Mills Elementary
Middle:    Valley Mills J H

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Hispanic:
27.7%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Mills High School ranks better than 53.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Mills High 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 (63.1%), Hispanic (27.7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% 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 High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Mills High School is $16,210.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley Mills High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Mills High School 923rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Valley Mills High School in the ranking list.)

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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 High School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.50 442nd 1427 69.0%
2005 83.47 83rd 1429 94.2%
2006 80.71 129th 1430 91.0%
2007 60.86 682nd 1497 54.4%
2008 66.26 513th 1510 66.0%
2009 64.78 575th 1539 62.6%
2010 49.09 1055th 1568 32.7%
2011 68.05 474th 1672 71.7%
2012 51.98 773rd 1603 51.8%
2013 54.33 754th 1652 54.4%
2014 58.32 702nd 1734 59.5%
2015 61.08 678th 1743 61.1%
2016 72.21 318th 1762 82.0%
2017 52.32 706th 1777 60.3%
2018 42.50 972nd 1797 45.9%
2019 61.60 580th 1857 68.8%
2021 70.29 412th 1861 77.9%
2022 58.92 640th 1876 65.9%
2023 48.79 955th 1961 51.3%
2024 50.43 923rd 1987 53.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.94 123rd 664 81.5%
2024 26.95 564th 730 22.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 991st 1113 11.0%
2019 19.94 1003rd 1136 11.7%
2021 74.49 138th 1195 88.5%
2022 38.44 662nd 1278 48.2%
2023 17.95 1191st 1371 13.1%
2024 9.35 1366th 1435 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.12 724th 1347 46.3%
2019 64.84 275th 1357 79.7%
2021 97.92 27th 1382 98.0%
2022 30.05 1044th 1418 26.4%
2023 23.98 1248th 1478 15.6%
2024 30.74 1147th 1547 25.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.01 1329th 1794 25.9%
2019 43.44 996th 1818 45.2%
2021 69.32 339th 1848 81.7%
2022 58.60 514th 1847 72.2%
2023 47.63 861st 1897 54.6%
2024 38.39 1094th 1883 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.50 1080th 1781 39.4%
2019 53.81 798th 1798 55.6%
2021 62.41 586th 1815 67.7%
2022 52.81 800th 1841 56.5%
2023 41.17 1113th 1891 41.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.99 1104th 1137 2.9%
2019 69.82 306th 1145 73.3%
2021 72.70 287th 1177 75.6%
2023 10.48 1099th 1182 7.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 1247th 1784 30.1%
2019 59.54 485th 1810 73.2%
2021 42.68 928th 1829 49.3%
2022 27.79 1369th 1837 25.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.87 1003rd 1803 44.4%
2019 65.29 466th 1824 74.5%
2021 73.46 322nd 1840 82.5%
2022 62.08 530th 1853 71.4%
2023 52.92 779th 1913 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.88 1374th 1691 18.7%
2019 38.02 1082nd 1714 36.9%
2021 62.28 497th 1743 71.5%
2022 66.50 377th 1762 78.6%
2023 53.58 714th 1820 60.8%
2024 58.84 522nd 1804 71.1%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Mills High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 1046th 1539 32.0%
2019 56.50 593rd 1526 61.1%
2021 61.48 471st 1510 68.8%
2022 38.68 961st 1525 37.0%
2023 33.87 1087th 1576 31.0%
2024 30.97 1126th 1556 27.6%
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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.

Valley Mills High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Valley Mills High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 199 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1990 199 10 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1991 192 13 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 188 17 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1993 201 16 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 215 17 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 214 21 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 214 21 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 253
1997 207 18 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 246
1998 142 17 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1999 136 12 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2000 133 11 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2001 114 8 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2002 135 6 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2003 135 6 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2004 143 6 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2005 163 5 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 143 3 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 146 2 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2008 137 3 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2009 132 4 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 150 4 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2011 163 4 0 30 0 0 0 0 197
2012 155 4 1 32 1 0 1 0 194
2013 154 4 0 35 1 0 2 0 196
2014 144 4 0 37 1 0 1 0 187
2015 128 4 0 54 1 0 1 0 188
2016 123 5 0 48 0 0 2 0 178
2017 135 7 0 59 0 0 2 0 203
2018 138 7 0 59 0 0 2 0 206
2019 149 6 1 47 0 0 2 0 205
2020 139 4 2 55 0 1 3 0 204
2021 117 2 1 49 0 1 5 0 175
2022 123 7 1 49 0 1 6 0 187
2023 130 6 1 60 0 1 6 0 204
2024 130 6 1 57 1 0 11 0 206

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 211 n/a n/a n/a
1990 219 15.0 14.6 n/a
1991 220 15.5 14.1 n/a
1992 224 18.7 11.9 16.5
1993 241 21.0 11.5 24.5
1994 253 18.9 13.4 20.6
1995 253 18.1 14.0 20.9
1996 253 18.1 14.0 20.9
1997 246 19.5 12.6 19.9
1998 174 14.2 12.3 21.8
1999 167 12.6 13.3 35.3
2000 160 13.5 11.9 33.1
2001 137 17.1 8.0 27.7
2002 157 18.2 8.6 24.2
2003 157 18.2 8.6 24.2
2004 169 16.1 10.5 31.4
2005 199 18.2 10.9 33.7
2006 182 18.1 10.1 32.4
2007 177 16.6 10.7 31.1
2008 167 15.2 11.0 34.1
2009 166 14.9 11.1 35.5
2010 188 16.0 11.7 39.9
2011 197 18.6 10.5 44.7
2012 194 17.2 11.2 46.9
2013 196 17.1 11.4 44.4
2014 187 18.3 10.1 49.2
2015 188 19.0 9.8 52.7
2016 178 18.0 9.8 48.9
2017 203 18.8 10.7 50.7
2018 206 17.6 11.6 51.5
2019 205 18.2 11.2 49.8
2020 204 21.5 9.4 49.5
2021 175 18.8 9.2 36
2022 187 19.7 9.4 40.6
2023 204 21.7 9.3 46.6
2024 206 21.5 9.5 41.7

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 Valley Mills High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 211 n/a n/a n/a
1990 219 15.0 14.6 n/a
1991 220 15.5 14.1 n/a
1992 224 18.7 11.9 16.5
1993 241 21.0 11.5 24.5
1994 253 18.9 13.4 20.6
1995 253 18.1 14.0 20.9
1996 253 18.1 14.0 20.9
1997 246 19.5 12.6 19.9
1998 174 14.2 12.3 21.8
1999 167 12.6 13.3 35.3
2000 160 13.5 11.9 33.1
2001 137 17.1 8.0 27.7
2002 157 18.2 8.6 24.2
2003 157 18.2 8.6 24.2
2004 169 16.1 10.5 31.4
2005 199 18.2 10.9 33.7
2006 182 18.1 10.1 32.4
2007 177 16.6 10.7 31.1
2008 167 15.2 11.0 34.1
2009 166 14.9 11.1 35.5
2010 188 16.0 11.7 39.9
2011 197 18.6 10.5 44.7
2012 194 17.2 11.2 46.9
2013 196 17.1 11.4 44.4
2014 187 18.3 10.1 49.2
2015 188 19.0 9.8 52.7
2016 178 18.0 9.8 48.9
2017 203 18.8 10.7 50.7
2018 206 17.6 11.6 51.5
2019 205 18.2 11.2 49.8
2020 204 21.5 9.4 49.5
2021 175 18.8 9.2 36
2022 187 19.7 9.4 40.6
2023 204 21.7 9.3 46.6
2024 206 21.5 9.5 41.7

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 Valley Mills High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (6.0%) $12,477 (94.0%) $13,279
2020 $799 (5.3%) $14,199 (94.7%) $14,998
2021 $1,329 (8.2%) $14,881 (91.8%) $16,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Mills High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 580th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 955th of 1961 High schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Valley Mills High School)5441
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))5441
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Valley Mills High School)7254
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))7254
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Valley Mills High School)6561
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))6561
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Valley Mills High School)4449
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Valley Mills High School)8180
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Valley Mills Independent School District (Isd))8180
 1%
   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 Students205204
 0.5%
African American66
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic4760
 27.7%
Pacific Islander01
White149130
 12.8%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%46.6%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Mills High School

Students at Valley Mills High School are 63% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Valley Mills High School.

Valley Mills High School ranks 923rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Valley Mills High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley Mills Elementary
Middle : Valley Mills J H


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