Water Valley ISD School District
School District · Water Valley, Texas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,589
+$3,621 vs Texas median
District size
319 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Water Valley ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Water Valley ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Valley School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Water Valley ISD
Water Valley ISD is a Water Valley, Texas school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 319 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. District-level spending was $16,589 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Water Valley ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Water Valley School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Water Valley ISD students show an average math proficiency of 65.1% and ELA proficiency of 71.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Water Valley ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Water Valley ISD with test data.
Schools in Water Valley ISD
6 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Water Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 319
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- District spending per student
- $16,589NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Water Valley ISD?
Water Valley ISD has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Water Valley ISD?
The average composite rating for Water Valley ISD is 5.7/10. 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 Water Valley ISD?
Water Valley ISD's district-level spending was $16,589 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 Water Valley ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Water Valley ISD is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Water Valley ISD?
Water Valley School is the highest-rated school in Water Valley ISD with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Water Valley ISD?
Across schools in Water Valley ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Water Valley ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Water Valley ISD has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.1%
How we rate schools
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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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