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Del Valle Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,715 students in Del Valle Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Del Valle Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
11,715 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
799 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Del Valle Independent School District, which is ranked #1082 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1088 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
82%
54%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
5%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,106 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,057
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,106
$14,079
Best Del Valle Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4209 Smith School Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3850
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Popham Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7014 Elroy Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Gilbert Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3800
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Newton Collins Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7609 Apogee Blvd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3400
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6910 E William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3550
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dailey Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Westall St
Austin, TX 78725
(512) 386-3600
Austin, TX 78725
(512) 386-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Del Valle High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
John P Ojeda Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Mckinney Falls Pkwy
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3500
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13901 F M Rd 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3650
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Baty Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Faro Dr
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-3450
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Del Valle Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Ross Road#b
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3300
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3207 W Slaughter Ln
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3040
Del Valle, TX 78617
(512) 386-3040
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Del Valle Independent School District?
Del Valle Independent School District manages 16 public schools serving 11,715 students.
What is the rank of Del Valle Independent School District?
Del Valle Independent School District is ranked #1082 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Del Valle Independent School District?
82% of Del Valle Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Del Valle Independent School District?
Del Valle Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Del Valle Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,106 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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