Del Valle ISD School District
School District · Del Valle, Texas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
11,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#596 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,030
+$62 vs Texas median
District size
11,287 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Del Valle ISD ranks #596 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Del Valle ISD's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hillcrest EL (8.2/10), Creedmoor EL (8.1/10), and Joseph Gilbert EL (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Del Valle ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Del Valle ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Del Valle ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Creedmoor EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Joseph Gilbert EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Newton Collins EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Del Valle EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Hornsby-Dunlap EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | John P Ojeda Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Popham EL | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Baty EL | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Smith EL | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Del Valle ISD
Del Valle ISD is a Del Valle, Texas school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 11,287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $13,030 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Del Valle ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hillcrest EL, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Del Valle ISD students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Del Valle ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Del Valle ISD with test data.
Schools in Del Valle ISD
15 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools3
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Del Valle
- Total Enrollment
- 11,287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 782
- District spending per student
- $13,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Del Valle ISD?
Del Valle ISD has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Del Valle ISD?
The average composite rating for Del Valle ISD is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Del Valle ISD?
Del Valle ISD's district-level spending was $13,030 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Del Valle ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Del Valle ISD is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Del Valle ISD?
Hillcrest EL is the highest-rated school in Del Valle ISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Del Valle ISD?
Across schools in Del Valle ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Del Valle ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Del Valle ISD has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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