Summary:
The Del Valle Independent School District (Isd) includes nine elementary schools serving grades PK through 5, with a high level of economic disadvantage across the area, where an average of 88.4% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Among these schools, Newton Collins Elementary stands out as the top performer, holding the district's highest state ranking (57th percentile) and a 3-star rating, with test scores often near or above state averages. In contrast, Baty Elementary is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 0th percentile with a 0-star rating and significantly lower test scores. Joseph Gilbert Elementary shows the most positive trajectory, jumping from the 22nd to the 43rd percentile, while Smith Elementary is on a concerning decline, dropping from the 63rd to the 33rd percentile over recent years. Del Valle Elementary, the largest school with 726 students, remains one of the lowest-ranked at the 14th percentile.
Key metrics reveal that per-student spending does not correlate with performance—Smith Elementary spends the most ($15,346) but is declining, while Newton Collins Elementary spends the least ($10,811) and performs best. A critical weakness across the district is 5th Grade Science, where the average proficiency is 14.31%, less than half the state average of 29.57%. Additionally, schools like Creedmoor Elementary show inconsistent performance across grade levels, with strong 4th Grade Math but weak 3rd Grade Math, suggesting instructional quality may vary within the same school.
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