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Medina Valley High School

Q: Is Medina Valley High School a good school?

Medina Valley High School ranks 735 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

735^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 63% of Texas high schools

Summary

Medina Valley High School in Castroville, TX, is a large public high school serving 2,626 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the top-performing Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as a high-performing option in its region, consistently achieving proficiency rates well above the state average in core subjects like Biology (77.76% proficient), U.S. History (77.61%), and English I and II (around 61-65% proficient). It also boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate of 94.2% and a very low dropout rate of just 0.7%, making it a reliable choice for families seeking strong academic outcomes and student retention.

What truly differentiates Medina Valley is its position as an "island of excellence" compared to nearby schools. While it holds a 63rd percentile state ranking, neighboring schools like Natalia High School (23rd percentile) and Lytle High School (25th percentile) rank much lower. For example, Medina Valley's English I proficiency of 61.65% far exceeds Natalia's 35.9% and Lytle's 44.79%. The only nearby competitor is Cast Stem High School, a small magnet school in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd) that sometimes outperforms Medina Valley in specific subjects like English II (82.93% vs. 64.84%). This comparison highlights that while Medina Valley is excellent for a comprehensive public school, families focused on STEM may also consider Cast Stem.

Despite its strengths, Medina Valley faces a clear area for growth: Algebra I proficiency (41.86%) is below the state average (54.03%), a notable weakness compared to its otherwise strong performance. Additionally, the school has experienced a recent dip in its overall state ranking, dropping from the 82nd percentile in 2022-2023 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026. This decline is reflected across student subgroups, including a significant drop for Asian students from the 60th to the 22nd percentile. However, with a strong foundation in most subjects and a very low dropout rate, Medina Valley remains a top-tier option for families in the region seeking a high-performing public school.

2,626

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,062

Per pupil spending ?

49.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8365 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009-9531

(830) 931-2243

District: Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Medina Valley High School:

Elementary:	Castroville Elementary
	Lacoste Elementary
	Ladera Elementary
	Luckey Ranch Elementary
	More...
	Potranco Elementary
Middle:	Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
	Medina Valley Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.8%

White:

23.9%

African American:

7.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 65th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Texas avg62%

735^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

387^th of 951Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	735 of 2009	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	703 of 1974	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.8	433 of 1990	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	353 of 1961	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	459 of 1876	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	569 of 1861	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	427 of 1857	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	439 of 1797	75.6%	★★★★☆
2017	62.0	500 of 1777	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	62.2	622 of 1762	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.4	717 of 1743	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.7	433 of 1734	75.0%	★★★★☆
2013	68.0	411 of 1652	75.1%	★★★★☆
2012	55.7	671 of 1603	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.6	349 of 1672	79.1%	★★★★☆
2010	69.1	400 of 1568	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	58.0	769 of 1539	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.9	775 of 1510	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.6	761 of 1497	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.6	651 of 1430	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.1	714 of 1429	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.8	761 of 1427	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	338 of 1086	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	217 of 834	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	222 of 1065	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	136 of 1069	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	201 of 1031	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	155 of 1020	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	61.2	306 of 1024	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	55.1	366 of 1013	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.0	434 of 556	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.0	349 of 428	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	60.9	212 of 530	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.2	298 of 525	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	74.5	102 of 507	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	26.6	391 of 488	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.2	389 of 487	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	55.8	533 of 1837	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	53.3	653 of 1829	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.6	351 of 1810	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	57.6	499 of 1784	72.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	656 of 1195	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.4	509 of 1153	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	673 of 1437	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	411 of 1371	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	38.2	670 of 1278	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.7	668 of 1195	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.2	452 of 1136	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.3	821 of 1113	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	775 of 1936	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.3	536 of 1504	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	436 of 1880	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	383 of 1891	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	472 of 1841	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	521 of 1815	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.6	358 of 1798	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	64.8	504 of 1781	71.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	616 of 1206	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.3	436 of 964	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.6	344 of 1182	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	345 of 1172	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	476 of 1177	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.1	430 of 1145	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.6	88 of 1137	92.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	640 of 1860	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.6	434 of 1453	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	345 of 1805	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	270 of 1820	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	65.7	389 of 1762	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	63.5	475 of 1743	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	464 of 1714	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	58.5	536 of 1691	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	756 of 1937	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.1	436 of 1513	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	347 of 1884	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	266 of 1897	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	432 of 1847	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	57.5	608 of 1848	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.4	604 of 1818	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	660 of 1794	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	687 of 1954	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.7	515 of 1515	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	419 of 1891	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	341 of 1913	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.3	437 of 1853	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	58.4	639 of 1840	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	573 of 1824	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.5	523 of 1803	71.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.3	313 of 713	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.7	221 of 598	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	197 of 731	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	199 of 677	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	52.0	276 of 664	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.9	286 of 588	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.2	309 of 604	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.5	343 of 582	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.6	24 of 103	76.7%	★★★★☆
2025	29.3	68 of 87	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	57.1	50 of 107	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.9	87 of 105	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.3	71 of 122	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	887 of 1581	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.7	440 of 1299	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.2	202 of 1548	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	82.9	114 of 1478	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	56.7	420 of 1418	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	48.7	551 of 1382	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.4	701 of 1357	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.9	340 of 1347	74.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	555 of 1584	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.1	382 of 1294	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	267 of 1556	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	301 of 1576	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	68.8	325 of 1525	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	55.8	610 of 1510	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.4	240 of 1526	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	242 of 1539	84.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2026)77th percentile+13 vs school

At Risk (2022)71st percentile-5 vs school

African American (2026)69th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)66th percentile~ school

White (2026)65th percentile~ school

Male (2026)65th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile~ school

Female (2026)60th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)56th percentile-7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)49th percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)45th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)44th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)22nd percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology78%+7 vs state

U.S. History78%+7 vs state

English II Reading65%+5 vs state

English I Reading62%+6 vs state

Algebra I42%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Medina Valley High School	Public	9-12	8365 F M 471 S	Castroville	78009	Medina County	Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 931-2243	2,626	143	18.3	49.6%	627 (23.9%)	184 (7.0%)	1,648 (62.8%)	45 (1.7%)	18 (0.7%)	9 (0.3%)	95 (3.6%)	58.4	735^th of 2009 public high schools	63.4%		58.8	703^rd of 1974 public high schools	64.4%	32	41.9	77.8	61.7	64.8	77.6	$8,062
Lytle High School	Public	9-12	18975 W Fm 2790 S	Lytle	78052	Medina County	Lytle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 709-5105	525	34	15.5	64.8%	88 (16.8%)	2 (0.4%)	426 (81.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	28.9	1498^th of 2009 public high schools	25.4%		32.6	1336^th of 1974 public high schools	32.3%	162	31.5	57.7	44.8	47.0	52.7	$13,788
Lytle Daep	Public	8-12	15437 Cottage St	Lytle	78052	Atascosa County	Lytle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 709-5130	6	1	6.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$11,511
Southwest High School	Public	9-12	11690 Dragon Ln	San Antonio	78252	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-4500	2,363	146	16.1	74.4%	125 (5.3%)	113 (4.8%)	2,071 (87.6%)	11 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	36 (1.5%)	40	1235^th of 2009 public high schools	38.5%		35.2	1267^th of 1974 public high schools	35.8%	32	23.0	56.8	47.4	57.5	72.0	$10,701
Cast Stem High School	Public	9-12	11914 Dragon Ln	San Antonio	78252	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-4300	173	17	10.2	59.0%	12 (6.9%)	6 (3.5%)	148 (85.5%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	56	793^rd of 2009 public high schools	60.5%		74.2	320^th of 1974 public high schools	83.8%	473	11.1	63.9	68.1	82.9	80.3	$15,966
Brennan High School	Public	9-12	2400 Cottonwood Way	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1250	2,965	174	17.0	33.6%	450 (15.2%)	407 (13.7%)	1,862 (62.8%)	84 (2.8%)	1 (0.0%)	8 (0.3%)	153 (5.2%)	64.1	567^th of 2009 public high schools	71.8%		64.4	566^th of 1974 public high schools	71.3%	1	24.4	78.7	68.0	69.1	82.2	$8,442
Natalia High School	Public	9-12	905 Kearney	Natalia	78059	Medina County	Natalia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 663-4417	352	34	10.4	73.0%	48 (13.6%)	2 (0.6%)	299 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	26.5	1549^th of 2009 public high schools	22.9%		27.2	1464^th of 1974 public high schools	25.8%	85	16.0	70.7	35.9	39.6	56.3	$13,444
Stevens High School	Public	9-12	600 Ellison N	San Antonio	78251	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-6450	2,546	170	14.9	61.1%	237 (9.3%)	167 (6.6%)	2,049 (80.5%)	28 (1.1%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	57 (2.2%)	43.5	1137^th of 2009 public high schools	43.4%		39	1188^th of 1974 public high schools	39.8%	51	34.1	72.2	51.1	57.4	59.8	$9,190
Alternative High School	Public	9-12	144 Hunt Ln	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-7080	159	28	5.6	49.1%	19 (11.9%)	19 (11.9%)	110 (69.2%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)						$25,744
Lighthouse High	Public, Charter	9-12	8138 Westshire Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Lighthouse Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 236-7693	88	5	17.3	84.1%	13 (14.8%)	1 (1.1%)	72 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	1625^th of 2009 public high schools	19.1%		8.1	1814^th of 1974 public high schools	8.1%	189	14.8	52.4	30.8	38.5	66.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Medina Valley High School

What district is Medina Valley High School in?

Medina Valley Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Medina Valley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,626 students attended Medina Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Medina Valley High School?

Students at Medina Valley High School are 63% Hispanic, 24% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Medina Valley High School a good school?

Medina Valley High School ranks 735^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Medina Valley High School?

Medina Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Castroville Elementary
Elementary : Lacoste Elementary
Elementary : Ladera Elementary
Elementary : Luckey Ranch Elementary
Elementary : Potranco Elementary
Middle : Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
Middle : Medina Valley Middle

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