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Medina Valley Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

8449 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
Medina County
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PH: (830) 931-2243
FAX: (830) 931-4050

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Grades PK-12
3059 students
5 schools

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Accountability Rating

In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Recommended High School Program

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

96% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

89% (2008)

86% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2008)

93% (2007)

86% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

79% (2007)

84% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

76% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

91% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

73% (2007)

68% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

95% (2008)

86% (2007)

81% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

88% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)

74% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

72% (2007)

54% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

90% (2008)

87% (2007)

93% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

58% (2007)

59% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

83% (2008)

86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

67% (2008)

60% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

81% (2008)

89% (2007)

82% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

60% (2008)

62% (2007)

64% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

95% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

79% (2007)

75% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	92%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient	94%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	81%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	55%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	93%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	100%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	92%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	87%
Male	90%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	67%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	76%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	85%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	84%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	100%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	75%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	85%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	42%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	81%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	43%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	28%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	28%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	33%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	63%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	54%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	64%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	54%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Special education	8%
Not special education	71%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	31%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	77%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	62%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Special education	8%
Not special education	61%
Limited English proficient	10%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	40%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	63%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Special education	7%
Not special education	71%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	97%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	19%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	30%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	36%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	0%
Not special education	64%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	60%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	92%
Male	99%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	67%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	75%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	60%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	33%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	57%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	25%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	91%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	0%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	14%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	11	11
Beginning teachers	4%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	21	20
Grade 1	20	20
Grade 2	18	20
Grade 3	21	20
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	24	22
Grade 6	22	22
English (middle and high school)	21	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	20	21
Math (middle and high school)	22	20
Science (middle and high school)	22	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	21	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	52%	46%
White	46%	36%
African American	1%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	47%	47%
Special education	10%	11%
Gifted/talented students	7%	8%
Limited English proficient	6%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,592	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	9%	7%
School leadership	11%	12%
Other expenditures	22%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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