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Water Valley School

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Water Valley School ranks 2056 th of 4651 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

2056^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,651 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 56% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Water Valley School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Water Valley, Texas, with a total enrollment of 307 students and part of the Water Valley Independent School District (ISD). The school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the past three school years, significantly outperforming the state average. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with strong results in reading and English language arts but below-average performance in mathematics and social studies.

Water Valley School serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.95% to 52.71% over the past few years. This suggests the school may face unique challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending has also decreased over the past few years, which could impact the resources and support available to students. Interestingly, the nearby Sterling City School, another alternative school, has some differences in academic performance and student demographics that could provide insights for Water Valley School to improve its own practices.

Overall, Water Valley School's exceptional graduation and dropout rates are a testament to its ability to support and retain its students, even in an alternative education setting. However, the school may need to focus on improving its instructional strategies and support in mathematics and social studies to ensure its students are fully prepared for their future endeavors.

297

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,036

Per pupil spending ?

41.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17886 Wildcat Dr
Water Valley, TX 76958-9998

(325) 484-2478

District: Water Valley Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.0%

Hispanic:

27.9%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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Compare Water Valley School to nearby alternative schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 74th percentile in 2024 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 74th-percentile peak (2024) to 62nd (2025)

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

!Algebra I scores 30 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Texas avg49%

Elementary school

2,056^th of 4,651

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 11 pts since 2021

From top 33% (2021) to top 44% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,004^th of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

747^th of 1,974

Texas public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 25 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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
2025	51.5	2056 of 4651	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	1387 of 4710	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	56.7	1780 of 4647	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.7	1612 of 4581	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.8	1525 of 4578	66.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	55.6	1705 of 4461	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.8	2357 of 4331	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	65.2	1066 of 3744	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	51.6	2087 of 4658	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	1880 of 4588	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.8	2292 of 4561	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.0	1686 of 4499	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	26.2	2986 of 3644	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	73.8	769 of 4465	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	1228 of 4401	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	57.5	1608 of 4376	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.6	2347 of 4329	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	2332 of 3705	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.2	1981 of 4594	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.4	1481 of 4521	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	1355 of 4477	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	1559 of 4451	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	1906 of 3739	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.9	1274 of 4647	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	55.3	1837 of 4585	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.3	1317 of 4563	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	62.4	1374 of 4498	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	51.1	1507 of 3549	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	1475 of 4292	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.9	501 of 4086	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	741 of 3952	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	35.9	2336 of 3799	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	1467 of 2612	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.7	1710 of 3108	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	2126 of 3106	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.5	1971 of 3082	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.7	1384 of 3082	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	1004 of 2344	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.3	631 of 2372	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	825 of 2330	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	983 of 2254	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.5	959 of 2252	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	577 of 2193	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	65.8	541 of 2080	74.0%	★★★★☆
2017	60.3	662 of 2027	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.0	878 of 1987	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.8	1253 of 2043	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	75.2	385 of 1987	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.8	185 of 1973	90.6%	★★★★★
2012	81.5	224 of 1951	88.5%	★★★★☆
2011	68.5	471 of 1895	75.1%	★★★★☆
2010	81.1	90 of 1803	95.0%	★★★★★
2009	78.0	199 of 1763	88.7%	★★★★☆
2008	75.7	254 of 1718	85.2%	★★★★☆
2007	74.5	307 of 1684	81.8%	★★★★☆
2006	67.0	483 of 1585	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	51.6	847 of 1582	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.8	1066 of 1573	32.2%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	46.3	1015 of 2182	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	768 of 2118	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.3	440 of 2058	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	60.2	502 of 2008	75.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	656 of 1825	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	1016 of 2242	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	579 of 2241	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	44.4	1175 of 2221	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.7	750 of 2151	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.2	489 of 2047	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	637 of 2008	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	66.4	395 of 1731	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	46.9	1024 of 2119	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.7	1161 of 2116	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.0	1209 of 2077	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.6	1184 of 2043	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.4	328 of 1895	82.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	714 of 1820	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.3	700 of 2235	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	701 of 2251	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.0	1130 of 2220	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.0	1265 of 2172	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.2	554 of 2073	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	56.9	694 of 2039	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	819 of 1818	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.1	448 of 2246	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	45.8	1158 of 2245	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.5	797 of 2228	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	1039 of 2168	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.9	1259 of 2069	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.6	574 of 2030	71.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	526 of 1568	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.5	98 of 1891	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	47.7	735 of 1815	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.6	849 of 1757	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.2	1560 of 1712	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	32.3	1071 of 1439	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	53.4	750 of 1733	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.0	933 of 1749	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	1032 of 1723	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.6	972 of 1700	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.9	1115 of 1684	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.8	787 of 1673	53.0%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	747 of 1974	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.7	513 of 1990	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	65.5	547 of 1961	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	53.0	799 of 1876	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.2	328 of 1861	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	601 of 1857	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	570 of 1797	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.1	479 of 1777	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	133 of 1762	92.5%	★★★★★
2015	75.8	222 of 1743	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	75.5	242 of 1734	86.0%	★★★★☆
2013	67.4	429 of 1652	74.0%	★★★★☆
2012	58.1	603 of 1603	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	79.4	101 of 1672	94.0%	★★★★★
2010	70.5	354 of 1568	77.4%	★★★★☆
2009	75.7	226 of 1539	85.3%	★★★★☆
2008	82.1	111 of 1510	92.6%	★★★★★
2007	81.4	116 of 1497	92.3%	★★★★★
2006	67.8	452 of 1430	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.8	563 of 1429	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	74.2	244 of 1427	82.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	52.2	626 of 1837	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.8	465 of 1829	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	42.0	970 of 1810	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.6	430 of 1784	75.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	42.8	827 of 1504	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.1	584 of 1880	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	775 of 1891	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	641 of 1841	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.8	336 of 1815	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	56.3	736 of 1798	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.7	325 of 1781	81.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	46.4	661 of 1453	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.0	854 of 1805	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	747 of 1820	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.6	991 of 1762	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.0	551 of 1714	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	877 of 1513	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.7	1267 of 1884	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.3	682 of 1897	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	965 of 1847	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.9	386 of 1848	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	40.2	1089 of 1818	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.3	817 of 1794	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	429 of 1515	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	39.0	1064 of 1891	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.4	378 of 1913	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	45.7	914 of 1853	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.4	501 of 1840	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	61.1	565 of 1824	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.0	1118 of 1803	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	342 of 1299	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	55.1	522 of 1548	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	303 of 1478	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	13.0	1400 of 1418	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	631 of 1294	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	718 of 1556	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.8	581 of 1576	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.3	837 of 1525	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.4	885 of 1510	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.6	779 of 1526	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.2	600 of 1539	61.0%	★★★☆☆

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

Female (2025)72nd percentile+16 vs school

At Risk (2022)62nd percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)58th percentile~ school

Male (2025)49th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)37th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2025)18th percentile-38 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2025)77th percentile+20 vs school

Special Education (2025)66th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)64th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)55th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)53rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-32 vs school

High school

Special Education (2025)74th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile+10 vs school

At Risk (2022)66th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)55th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)51st percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)45th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)42nd percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History83%+15 vs state

English II Reading74%+18 vs state

Biology72%+10 vs state

Reading48%-6 vs state

Mathematics45%+3 vs state

English I Reading41%-11 vs state

Science38%~ state avg

Social Studies17%-13 vs state

Algebra I17%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)						STAAR Mathematics (2025)						STAAR Science (2025)		STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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 Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Water Valley School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	17886 Wildcat Dr	Water Valley	76958	Tom Green County	Water Valley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 484-2478	297	31	9.5	41.8%	196 (66.0%)	4 (1.3%)	83 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)								(n/a)	16.7	72.0	40.7	74.1	83.3	28.6	27.6	77.8	68.8	46.9	56.5	42.9	44.8	50.0	87.5	37.5	25.0	27.8	45.8	16.7	$12,036
Fairview Special Programs	Public, Alternative	10	17886 Wildcat Dr	Water Valley	76958	Tom Green County	Water Valley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 484-2478	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sterling City School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	700 7th St	Sterling City	76951	Sterling County	Sterling City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 378-5821	335	27	12.2	45.7%	167 (49.9%)	3 (0.9%)	161 (48.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)	43.8	74.2	58.8	71.4	75.0	66.7	68.0	50.0	72.0	46.7	52.9	40.0	64.0	46.4	64.0	73.3	58.8	25.0	35.3	29.4	$16,483

Frequently Asked Questions about Water Valley School

How many students attend Water Valley School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended Water Valley School.

What is the racial makeup of Water Valley School?

Students at Water Valley School are 66% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Water Valley School a good school?

Water Valley School ranks 2056^th of 4651 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Water Valley School in?

Water Valley Independent School District (Isd)

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