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#5953 of 8,552 schools in TX
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr
High School · Del Valle ISD · Del Valle, TX
A Del Valle ISD high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5301 ROSS ROAD B, Del Valle, TX 78617
- Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Del Valle Opportunity Ctr score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 14% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Del Valle Opportunity Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average367/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,019
Median home value
$247,800
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 8–12 | 0.2 mi | 3,504 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Del Valle ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr is listed in DEL VALLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Valle Opportunity Ctr
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr is a public high school in Del Valle, TX, part of Del Valle ISD, serving approximately 251 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,953 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Valle Opportunity Ctr
What grades does Del Valle Opportunity Ctr serve?
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Del Valle Opportunity Ctr?
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Valle Opportunity Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Valle Opportunity Ctr is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Valle Opportunity Ctr rank in TX?
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr ranks #5,953 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Del Valle Opportunity Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Valle Opportunity Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Del Valle Opportunity Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Valle Opportunity Ctr has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Del Valle Opportunity Ctr a charter school?
No, Del Valle Opportunity Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Valle Opportunity Ctr a Title I school?
No, Del Valle Opportunity Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Valle Opportunity Ctr?
92.4% of students at Del Valle Opportunity Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 386-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78617)
- 28,932
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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