Uvalde Dual Language Academy

Uvalde Dual Language Academy is an elementary school in Uvalde, TX, serving 561 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, a district that ranks near the bottom of Texas school districts.

This school stands out as the highest-performing elementary school within its district, consistently outperforming nearby schools like Dalton Elementary and Uvalde Elementary At Flores Campus by 10-20 percentage points in most subjects. For example, in 6th Grade Reading, Uvalde Dual Language Academy scored 62.71% proficient compared to the district average of 47.39%. The school's dual language program is a clear strength, with students taking the STAAR test in Spanish performing remarkably well—in 3rd Grade Math (Spanish), the school scored 46.15% proficient versus the state average of just 19.76%. This suggests the program effectively supports native Spanish speakers in mastering core academic content.

However, the school faces significant challenges. Its Gifted and Talented program ranks in the bottom 6-17% of the state, indicating a struggle to provide adequate enrichment for high-achieving students. Performance among male students has also declined sharply, dropping from the 33rd percentile to the 11th percentile in recent years. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 16.2:1 to 21:1, which may be hindering progress. A telling comparison is La Pryor Elementary, located 18 miles away in the La Pryor Independent School District (Isd). Despite a similar economic profile, La Pryor Elementary—with a smaller size and lower student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1—dramatically outperforms Uvalde Dual Language Academy, achieving 72% proficiency in 5th Grade Reading versus 37.5%.