Summary:
Zip code 78725 is served by a single school, Dailey Middle, a grade 6-8 campus within the Del Valle Independent School District (Isd) that serves 767 students in a high-poverty area where over 92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Dailey Middle faces significant academic challenges, with STAAR proficiency rates well below state averages in nearly every subject. The most critical issue is a severe math crisis: only 1.13% of 7th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, while 6th and 8th grade math proficiency rates were 17.89% and 11.46%, respectively. Reading scores are also low, ranging from 27.35% to 37.02% across grades. However, there is a notable bright spot in advanced coursework: 51% of students taking Algebra I scored proficient, nearly matching the state average of 54.03%, and this represents a massive improvement from 26.74% the prior year. The school also maintains a low dropout rate of 0.5%, well below the district's 1.6% average, indicating strong student retention despite academic struggles.
The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.2 and per-student spending of $10,054 reflect typical resource levels, but the data clearly shows a school fighting an uphill battle against systemic challenges. The extreme disparity between general math performance and Algebra I success suggests that while the school can effectively teach advanced students, the core math curriculum for grades 6-8 needs urgent, targeted intervention. For parents, Dailey Middle offers a dedicated environment that keeps students enrolled, but families should be prepared to supplement learning, particularly in mathematics, and should investigate the school's accelerated Algebra I program as a potential strength.
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