Excellent
#245 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
Middle School · Heritage Academy · Del Rio, TX
A charter middle school in Del Rio, TX where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
605 AMISTAD BLVD, Del Rio, TX 78840
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Del Rio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,608
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,414 | Compare → |
| San Felipe Memorial MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6 | 3.5 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| Heritage Academy of San AntonioCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6 | Not available | 26 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Heritage Academy
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is listed in HERITAGE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is a public middle school in Del Rio, TX, part of Heritage Academy, serving approximately 222 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle
What grades does Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle serve?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle rank in TX?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle ranks #245 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle a Title I school?
No, Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle?
82.4% of students at Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Val Verde County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (830) 774-6230
- Area population (ZIP 78840)
- 47,053
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 78840; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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