Summary:
In zip code 78562, there is one middle school, La Villa Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 106 students in the La Villa Independent School District (Isd), an area where 93.4% of students are economically disadvantaged.
La Villa Middle presents a mixed picture of extreme highs and lows. The school is a standout for its Algebra I performance, with 83.33% of students proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, grade-level math proficiency is very low, with 0% of 7th graders proficient in math in the most recent data. Similarly, 8th grade Social Studies had a 0% proficiency rate, while 8th grade Reading was a bright spot at 67.86%, above the state average. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1 and above-average per-student spending of $13,281, yet its state ranking has declined from the 30th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 12th percentile in 2025-2026.
Key takeaways include an "Algebra I Paradox," where advanced math scores are strong despite struggles in standard math, suggesting effective acceleration for some students but widespread challenges for others. The school shows an "all-or-nothing" pattern, with performance heavily dependent on subject and grade level. Despite having resources like small class sizes and high spending, these advantages are not translating into broad academic success, raising questions about resource allocation. The 8th grade stands out as a relative strength, potentially due to a strong teaching team or student maturation, while 6th and 7th grades face significant hurdles in core subjects.
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