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#4001 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 47% in state

Valley View H S

High School · Valley View ISD · Pharr, TX

A Valley View ISD high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9701 S JACKSON RD, Pharr, TX 78577

  • Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation39.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,773
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Valley View H S score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Valley View H S 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pharr), 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

$49,768

Median home value

$111,500

Median rent

$988/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
39.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idea College Preparatory PharrCharter · enrollment unverified6.66–121.9 mi863Compare →
Hidalgo Early College H SEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.0 mi1,074Compare →
Psja Southwest Early College H SEnrollment path unverified8.39–124.3 mi1,597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Valley View ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Valley View H S is listed in VALLEY VIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valley View H S

Valley View H S is a public high school in Pharr, TX, part of Valley View ISD, serving approximately 1,320 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,001 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valley View H S

What grades does Valley View H S serve?

Valley View H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Valley View H S?

Valley View H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley View H S is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valley View H S rank in TX?

Valley View H S ranks #4,001 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Valley View H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley View H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Valley View H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View H S has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Valley View H S a charter school?

No, Valley View H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Valley View H S a Title I school?

No, Valley View H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View H S?

90.8% of students at Valley View H S 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
1,320
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 78577)
79,903
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
29.5
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 78577; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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