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Valley School

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Valley School ranks 983 rd of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

983^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 79% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Valley School in Turkey, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 180 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District (Isd). What truly sets this school apart is its remarkable five-year streak of a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, a testament to its supportive environment where every student is guided to completion. With an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1, students receive personalized attention that helps them thrive academically and socially.

Compared to the nearby Silverton School, Valley School shows more consistent academic strength across core subjects. In the most recent testing year, Valley students in grades 3-8 scored above the state average in reading for every grade, while Silverton students did so in only half of those grades. Similarly, Valley outperformed the state in mathematics for five out of six grades, compared to Silverton's two. This broad-based success is especially evident in high school, where Valley students significantly exceeded state averages on End-of-Course exams in Biology (92.31% vs. 70.51%), English II Reading (80% vs. 59.88%), and U.S. History (81.25% vs. 70.17%).

While Valley School excels in most areas, 8th-grade Social Studies remains a persistent challenge, with only 20% of students meeting proficiency—a trend that has held steady for three years. This suggests a specific opportunity for curriculum focus. Overall, Valley School offers a nurturing, low-ratio environment that consistently prepares students for state assessments and ensures they graduate. For parents seeking a school where every child is known and supported to succeed, Valley School stands out as a model of rural educational excellence.

180

Students ?

7.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,925

Per pupil spending ?

42.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11826 Hwy 86
Turkey, TX 79261-0397

(806) 455-1411

District: Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.0%

Hispanic:

31.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2023 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (63% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Texas alternative schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

983^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

447^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

384^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.0	983 of 4627	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.4	709 of 4651	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.1	1543 of 4710	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.8	966 of 4647	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	1092 of 4581	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	876 of 4578	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.5	1006 of 4479	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.3	763 of 4359	82.5%	★★★★☆
2017	78.1	765 of 4329	82.3%	★★★★☆
2016	65.1	1514 of 4286	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.7	1230 of 4320	71.5%	★★★★☆
2014	72.0	1111 of 4260	73.9%	★★★★☆
2013	63.4	1535 of 4221	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.1	1461 of 4206	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.3	1736 of 4095	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.6	1140 of 3937	71.0%	★★★★☆
2009	51.3	2171 of 3884	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.2	2366 of 3768	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	62.9	1488 of 3724	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.4	1514 of 3476	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	51.1	1985 of 3475	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	59.6	1509 of 3465	56.5%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	64.4	1151 of 4461	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	509 of 4240	88.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	1548 of 4575	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.0	1577 of 4658	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	90.9	288 of 4588	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	468 of 4561	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	1136 of 4499	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.7	1348 of 4348	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.8	673 of 4306	84.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	19.4	4021 of 4465	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	78.1	523 of 4188	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	1355 of 4168	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	1065 of 4520	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	43.6	2660 of 4594	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.2	840 of 4521	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	669 of 4477	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	1017 of 4451	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	66.1	1013 of 4309	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.6	551 of 4264	87.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	829 of 4582	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	53.7	1951 of 4647	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	1346 of 4585	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.1	1374 of 4563	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.7	779 of 4498	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	914 of 4357	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.7	602 of 4319	86.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	813 of 3006	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	757 of 3108	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.2	782 of 3106	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.5	1109 of 3082	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.8	819 of 3082	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	61.7	1096 of 3142	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.1	711 of 3127	77.3%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.3	447 of 2335	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	69.3	551 of 2344	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	355 of 2372	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	452 of 2330	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	683 of 2254	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	656 of 2252	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	513 of 2193	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.9	506 of 2080	75.7%	★★★★☆
2017	73.8	377 of 2027	81.4%	★★★★☆
2016	69.1	566 of 1987	71.5%	★★★★☆
2015	76.0	377 of 2043	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	86.6	125 of 1987	93.7%	★★★★★
2013	87.6	96 of 1973	95.1%	★★★★★
2012	75.0	372 of 1951	80.9%	★★★★☆
2011	75.5	236 of 1895	87.5%	★★★★☆
2010	58.3	804 of 1803	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.3	777 of 1763	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.6	288 of 1718	83.2%	★★★★☆
2007	49.2	978 of 1684	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.0	673 of 1585	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.9	624 of 1582	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	72.0	322 of 1573	79.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	46.9	988 of 2182	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	15.1	2079 of 2118	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	51.1	818 of 2058	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	503 of 2008	75.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	130 of 2240	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	197 of 2242	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	62.3	683 of 2241	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.0	1258 of 2221	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.3	1171 of 2151	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.2	392 of 2047	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	56.9	732 of 2008	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	670 of 2141	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.8	604 of 2116	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	42.6	1124 of 2043	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.5	479 of 1935	75.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	220 of 2253	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	71.9	367 of 2235	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	182 of 2251	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	64.7	536 of 2220	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	46.4	1099 of 2172	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.7	368 of 2073	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	411 of 2039	79.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	524 of 2253	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	56.9	810 of 2246	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.6	340 of 2245	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	525 of 2228	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	352 of 2168	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	60.6	652 of 2069	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	460 of 2030	77.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	399 of 1731	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	392 of 1733	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	60.4	630 of 1749	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.2	786 of 1723	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	706 of 1700	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	582 of 1684	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.5	573 of 1673	65.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	384 of 2009	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	58.2	716 of 1974	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.4	806 of 1990	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.6	435 of 1961	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	83.0	150 of 1876	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	77.3	260 of 1861	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.5	702 of 1857	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	650 of 1797	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.7	390 of 1777	78.1%	★★★★☆
2016	79.7	108 of 1762	93.9%	★★★★★
2015	80.0	114 of 1743	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	83.9	59 of 1734	96.6%	★★★★★
2013	85.1	43 of 1652	97.4%	★★★★★
2012	66.7	379 of 1603	76.4%	★★★★☆
2011	68.2	471 of 1672	71.8%	★★★★☆
2010	65.9	522 of 1568	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.6	727 of 1539	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.7	430 of 1510	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	79.4	162 of 1497	89.2%	★★★★☆
2006	65.4	526 of 1430	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	48.6	903 of 1429	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	48.5	926 of 1427	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	77.6	184 of 1837	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	74.3	226 of 1829	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	64.1	394 of 1810	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	61.2	409 of 1784	77.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.9	363 of 1936	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	47.7	927 of 1880	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	620 of 1891	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.9	122 of 1841	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	67 of 1815	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	58.1	688 of 1798	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.2	1086 of 1781	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	666 of 1860	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.8	1285 of 1805	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.5	1140 of 1820	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	71.0	301 of 1762	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	15.4	1531 of 1714	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.9	1087 of 1691	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	356 of 1937	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	50.5	744 of 1884	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	448 of 1897	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	147 of 1847	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	89.1	59 of 1848	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	38.5	1153 of 1818	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.6	744 of 1794	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	412 of 1954	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	64.9	465 of 1891	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	305 of 1913	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	192 of 1853	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	63.2	541 of 1840	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	53.7	729 of 1824	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.8	380 of 1803	78.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.2	547 of 1584	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	768 of 1556	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.7	433 of 1576	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	104 of 1525	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	61.1	476 of 1510	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.5	398 of 1526	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	491 of 1539	68.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Male (2026)82nd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)74th percentile~ school

White (2026)73rd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)66th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2024)10th percentile-57 vs school

Middle school

Female (2026)94th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)77th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile-12 vs school

At Risk (2022)55th percentile-15 vs school

High school

At Risk (2022)90th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2026)79th percentile~ school

White (2026)65th percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology92%+22 vs state

U.S. History81%+11 vs state

English II Reading80%+20 vs state

Reading70%+15 vs state

English I Reading69%+14 vs state

Algebra I50%-4 vs state

Mathematics50%+7 vs state

Social Studies20%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Valley School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11826 Hwy 86	Turkey	79261	Briscoe County	Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 455-1411	180	25	7.3	42.2%	117 (65.0%)	3 (1.7%)	56 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)	50.0	92.3	69.2	80.0	81.3	50.0	61.5	80.0	75.0	75.0	70.0	40.0	61.5	53.3	56.3	37.5	50.0	20.0	$13,925
Silverton School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	700 Loretta St	Silverton	79257	Briscoe County	Silverton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 823-2476	204	19	10.8	50.5%	122 (59.8%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)	78.6	100.0	85.7	66.7	72.7	35.7	58.8	58.8	83.3	71.4	46.7	28.6	47.1	23.5	66.7	16.7	52.2	26.7	$9,883

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley School

What district is Valley School in?

Turkey-Quitaque Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Valley School?

Students at Valley School are 65% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Valley School a good school?

Valley School ranks 983^rd of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Valley School.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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