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#4350 of 8,552 schools in TX
Valor South Austin
School · Valor Public Schools · Austin, TX
A charter school in Austin, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 FOREMOST DR, Austin, TX 78745
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Valor South Austin score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valor South Austin 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$84,529
Median home value
$459,100
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78745; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tnc Campus (texas Neurorehabilitation Center)Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 4.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 4.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 4.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
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.
Valor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,432NCES 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.
Valor South Austin is listed in VALOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valor South Austin
Valor South Austin is a public school in Austin, TX, part of Valor Public Schools, serving approximately 827 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,350 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valor South Austin
What grades does Valor South Austin serve?
Valor South Austin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valor South Austin?
Valor South Austin has an enrollment of approximately 827 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor South Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor South Austin is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valor South Austin rank in TX?
Valor South Austin ranks #4,350 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Valor South Austin's MySchoolScout rating?
Valor South Austin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Valor South Austin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor South Austin has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Valor South Austin a charter school?
Yes, Valor South Austin is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valor South Austin a Title I school?
No, Valor South Austin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valor South Austin?
14.6% of students at Valor South Austin 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 827
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (512) 646-4170
- Area population (ZIP 78745)
- 61,122
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 78745; 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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