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Valley Mills High School is a public high school serving 204 students in grades 9-12 in Valley Mills, Texas, which is part of the Valley Mills Independent School District. The school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and generally strong academic performance, particularly on STAAR End-of-Course exams.
Valley Mills High School has a higher percentage of White students (63.73%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 95% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.9% over the past five years, lower than the state average. In terms of academic performance, Valley Mills High School generally outperforms the state average on STAAR exams, particularly in English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 9.4 over the past three years.
Compared to nearby schools like Brazos High School and Premier H S Of Waco, Valley Mills High School stands out for its significantly higher graduation rates and better academic performance. However, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 318 out of 1,762 Texas high schools in 2015-2016 to 955 out of 1,961 in 2022-2023, suggests that it may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, and the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could impact academic outcomes.
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