Summary:
The city of Castroville, Texas, is home to three public schools serving grades PK-12 within the Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd), a district that serves 4,383 students and holds a 3-star rating, placing it slightly above the state average.
Castroville Elementary stands out as the district's academic powerhouse, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide. Despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students, it outperforms both the district and state averages in every tested subject, such as 5th-grade math where 71% of students are proficient versus the state's 47%. Medina Valley Middle presents a unique contrast: its 8th-grade Algebra I program is exceptional, with a 92% proficiency rate, yet its overall math scores for standard grades are only average, and 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency is a low 18%. Medina Valley High School is the largest school, housing nearly 60% of district students, and provides consistent performance with a 94% graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate, though its Algebra I scores lag behind the state average.
A key takeaway is that while Castroville Elementary is improving its state ranking, the middle and high schools have seen their rankings decline over the past three years, indicating that other Texas schools are improving faster. The district also shows a clear investment in early education, with the elementary school spending the most per student ($10,133) and having the smallest class sizes (16.6:1), which appears to yield strong academic foundations. However, the middle school's social studies gap and the high school's math challenges suggest areas where the district could focus its resources to ensure consistent excellence across all grade levels.
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