For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 681 students in Valley Mills Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Valley Mills Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
681 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Mills Independent School District, which is ranked #611 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#640 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
29%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
65%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,511 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,018
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,511
$14,117
Best Valley Mills Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 W Ave C
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Valley Mills J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 6 And 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Valley Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 6 And 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Mills Independent School District?
Valley Mills Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 681 students.
What is the rank of Valley Mills Independent School District?
Valley Mills Independent School District is ranked #611 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Mills Independent School District?
65% of Valley Mills Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Mills Independent School District?
Valley Mills Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Valley Mills Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,511 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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