Is Valley View J H a good school?

Valley View J H ranks 996 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valley View J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Valley View J H.

What is the racial makeup of Valley View J H?

Students at Valley View J H are 100% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Valley View J H attend?

Students who attend Valley View J H usually go on to attend Valley View High School

Valley View J H

Summary:

Valley View J H is a public middle school located in Pharr, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 483 students. The school is part of the Valley View Independent School District, which is ranked 227 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating. Valley View J H has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Valley View J H has shown strong performance in certain subject areas compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the state in 7th grade STAAR Reading (54.69% vs. 52.08%) and 7th grade STAAR Mathematics (45.93% vs. 31.89%). Additionally, the school's performance on the STAAR EOC Algebra I exam was significantly higher than the state and Valley View Independent School District averages (52.83% vs. 44.73% and 42.25%, respectively). Valley View J H has also consistently ranked among the top Texas middle schools in terms of English Language Learner (ELL) student performance, and it has performed well for its low-socioeconomic status student group, ranking in the top 325-532 Texas middle schools in this category over the past three years.

However, Valley View J H's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 501 out of 2,193 Texas middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1,274 out of 1,987 in 2013-2014. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, Valley View J H generally performs on par or slightly better than its peers in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District and the Hidalgo Independent School District, but it lags behind the higher-performing Sharyland Independent School District and the charter school Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory in certain subject areas.

Detail:

Public 7-8

9601 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577

(956) 340-1300

District: Valley View Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
996^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,240

Students who attend Valley View J H usually attend:

High:

Valley View High School

Feeder schools for Valley View J H:

Elementary:	Valley View Elementary
	Valley View North Elementary
	Valley View South Elementary
	Wilbur E Lucas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.6%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valley View J H ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.05. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley View J H is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Valley View J H employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley View J H is $10,240.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valley View J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View J H 996^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Valley View J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Valley View Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Valley View Independent School District (Isd) 227^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	71.59	365^th	1895	80.7%
2012	54.15	928^th	1951	52.4%
2013	45.79	1168^th	1973	40.8%
2014	40.60	1274^th	1987	35.9%
2015	54.57	958^th	2043	53.1%
2016	72.98	462^nd	1987	76.7%
2017	57.70	711^th	2027	64.9%
2018	59.27	669^th	2080	67.8%
2019	69.20	501^st	2193	77.2%
2021	48.60	1059^th	2252	53.0%
2022	50.35	1006^th	2254	55.4%
2023	60.57	781^st	2330	66.5%
2024	52.05	996^th	2361	57.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	84.37	87^th	1376	93.7%
2019	82.96	106^th	1445	92.7%
2021	75.69	156^th	1592	90.2%
2022	71.88	247^th	1643	85.0%
2023	78.75	188^th	1720	89.1%
2024	64.99	414^th	1760	76.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.03	927^th	1597	42.0%
2019	62.05	339^th	1626	79.2%
2021	68.12	245^th	1712	85.7%
2022	37.84	1048^th	1757	40.4%
2023	53.44	581^st	1815	68.0%
2024	39.13	1172^nd	1881	37.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.10	293^rd	2039	85.6%
2019	81.93	171^st	2073	91.8%
2021	64.79	532^nd	2172	75.5%
2022	66.64	480^th	2220	78.4%
2023	75.00	325^th	2251	85.6%
2024	61.27	633^rd	2224	71.5%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.43	12^th	125	90.4%
2022	75.11	4^th	70	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.00	548^th	2008	72.7%
2019	63.97	594^th	2047	71.0%
2021	43.30	1172^nd	2151	45.5%
2022	49.82	1013^th	2221	54.4%
2023	56.61	847^th	2241	62.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.90	396^th	1430	72.3%
2019	73.88	287^th	1446	80.2%
2021	59.98	700^th	1501	53.4%
2022	67.89	460^th	1488	69.1%
2023	72.28	348^th	1481	76.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.92	130^th	2008	93.5%
2019	85.66	121^st	2058	94.1%
2021	76.83	207^th	2118	90.2%
2022	77.92	234^th	2182	89.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.37	830^th	2030	59.1%
2019	71.48	422^nd	2069	79.6%
2021	53.99	878^th	2168	59.5%
2022	51.25	972^nd	2228	56.4%
2023	62.35	700^th	2245	68.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley View J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.59	394^th	1895	79.2%
2019	77.91	268^th	1935	86.1%
2021	58.48	658^th	2043	67.8%
2022	61.00	599^th	2077	71.2%
2023	70.47	409^th	2116	80.7%
2024	59.35	681^st	2108	67.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Valley View J H

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	354	0	n/a	n/a	354
2010	0	272	0	n/a	n/a	272
2011	1	542	0	0	0	543
2012	1	615	0	0	0	616
2013	3	737	0	0	0	740
2014	1	696	0	0	0	697
2015	1	661	0	0	0	662
2016	4	637	0	0	0	641
2017	0	662	0	0	0	662
2018	0	664	1	0	0	665
2019	1	622	0	0	0	623
2020	2	631	0	0	0	633
2021	1	641	0	0	0	642
2022	1	554	0	0	0	555
2023	1	482	0	0	0	483
2024	2	481	0	0	0	483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley View J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	354	25.1	14.1	0
2010	272	19.4	14.0	0
2011	543	34.5	15.7	0
2012	616	37.1	16.5	0
2013	740	43.1	17.1	93.8
2014	697	43.2	16.1	91.8
2015	662	40.0	16.5	91.1
2016	641	40.0	16.0	85.5
2017	662	43.6	15.1	92.1
2018	665	43.8	15.1	91.3
2019	623	41.5	14.9	90.4
2020	633	41.7	15.1	92.7
2021	642	40.4	15.8	95.8
2022	555	37.2	14.9	98.9
2023	483	34.9	13.8	94.6
2024	483	32.8	14.7	92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley View J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	354	25.1	14.1	0
2010	272	19.4	14.0	0
2011	543	34.5	15.7	0
2012	616	37.1	16.5	0
2013	740	43.1	17.1	93.8
2014	697	43.2	16.1	91.8
2015	662	40.0	16.5	91.1
2016	641	40.0	16.0	85.5
2017	662	43.6	15.1	92.1
2018	665	43.8	15.1	91.3
2019	623	41.5	14.9	90.4
2020	633	41.7	15.1	92.7
2021	642	40.4	15.8	95.8
2022	555	37.2	14.9	98.9
2023	483	34.9	13.8	94.6
2024	483	32.8	14.7	92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley View J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$191 (5.8%)	$3,078 (94.2%)	$3,269
2020	$697 (6.5%)	$10,096 (93.5%)	$10,793
2021	$584 (5.7%)	$9,656 (94.3%)	$10,240

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley View J H

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 501^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 781^st of 2330 Middle schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Valley View J H)	35	56	21%
6th Grade Reading (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))	35	56	21%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Valley View J H)	56	47	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))	56	47	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Valley View J H)	53	55	2%
7th Grade Reading (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))	53	55	2%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Valley View J H)	56	39	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Valley View Independent School District (Isd))	56	39	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	623	483	22.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	622	482	22.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.4%	94.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Valley View J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley View J H	Public	7-8	9601 S Jackson Rd	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Valley View Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 340-1300	483	33	14.7	92.3%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	481 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.1	996^th of 2361 public middle schools	57.8%		60.6	781^st of 2330 public middle schools	66.5%	215	52.8		98.0			54.7	36.4		45.9	54.4	35.7	21.3	$10,240	$584	$9,656
Diaz J H	Public	6-8	1312 E Pirate Dr	Hidalgo	78557	Hidalgo County	Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 843-4351	579	50	11.6	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	579 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.8	1614^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.6%		32.6	1641^st of 2330 public middle schools	29.6%	27	91.1				41.4	38.6	41.5	31.3	51.8	13.2	28.0	14.5	$11,070	$741	$10,329
Jaime Escalante Middle	Public	6-8	6123 S Cage	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2670	535	50	10.6	98.3%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	532 (99.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.3	1488^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.0%		37.6	1474^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.7%	14	91.1				50.3	35.8	44.6	36.2	23.9	25.0	34.9	25.3	$15,033	$3,185	$11,848
Kennedy Middle	Public	6-8	600 W Hall Acres Rd	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2650	576	50	11.4	96.0%	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	572 (99.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.5	1184^th of 2361 public middle schools	49.9%		41.1	1359^th of 2330 public middle schools	41.7%	175	93.3				44.8	44.5	54.4	21.6	35.1	56.5	33.5	26.1	$14,924	$2,956	$11,968
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	5400 S Ware Rd	McAllen	78503	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 429-4150	640	35	18.3	92.2%	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	620 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.1	882^nd of 2361 public middle schools	62.6%		55.2	929^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.1%	47	63.9	61.8	62.0	74.8	34.4	53.9	56.1	36.9	46.9			43.9	$10,447	$1,150	$9,297
Liberty Middle	Public	6-8	1212 S Fir St	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2610	795	65	12.2	97.9%	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	785 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.5	1253^rd of 2361 public middle schools	46.9%		37.2	1487^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.2%	234	88.9				51.3	39.3	48.9	31.6	31.1	42.5	38.0	26.3	$13,361	$2,622	$10,739
Travis Middle	Public	6-8	600 Houston St	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 971-4242	486	45	10.7	98.4%	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	476 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	36	1530^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.2%		27.2	1787^th of 2330 public middle schools	23.3%	257	100.0				49.7	43.9	44.4	17.5	17.2	60.4	24.7	16.2	$13,889	$1,915	$11,974
Brown Middle	Public	6-8	2700 S Ware Rd	McAllen	78503	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-8700	583	52	11.2	88.0%	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	577 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.3	1323^rd of 2361 public middle schools	44.0%		37.2	1490^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.1%	167	93.3				56.5	45.6	41.0	42.4	30.9	45.8	20.1	17.9	$12,325	$1,313	$11,012
B L Gray J H	Public	7-8	4400 S Glasscock Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 580-5333	743	48	15.5	64.1%	30 (4.0%)	5 (0.7%)	684 (92.1%)	21 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.4	330^th of 2361 public middle schools	86.0%		85.4	239^th of 2330 public middle schools	89.7%	91	98.8					72.9	73.8		52.5	72.1	53.1	27.6	$10,103	$1,048	$9,054
Austin Middle	Public	6-8	804 S Stewart Rd	San Juan	78589	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2570	871	70	12.4	87.6%	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	861 (98.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.2	994^th of 2361 public middle schools	57.9%		47.9	1122^nd of 2330 public middle schools	51.8%	128	98.5				51.9	48.4	52.6	33.8	38.5	55.1	39.7	24.1	$11,525	$2,269	$9,256

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