Serving 753 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valor South Austin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Valor South Austin ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valor South Austin is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Valor South Austin?
753 students attend Valor South Austin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Valor South Austin students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valor South Austin?
Valor South Austin has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valor South Austin offer ?
Valor South Austin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valor South Austin part of?
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