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Del Valle Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

5301 Ross Rd
Del Valle, TX 78617
Travis County
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PH: (512) 386-3010
FAX: (512) 386-3015

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Grades PK-12
10,157 students
12 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

81% (2011)

81% (2010)

88% (2009)

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

79% (2010)

77% (2009)

76% (2008)

63% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

71% (2011)

73% (2010)

72% (2009)

69% (2008)

73% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

84% (2011)

89% (2010)

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

81% (2010)

80% (2009)

69% (2008)

79% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

86% (2011)

82% (2010)

76% (2009)

86% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

83% (2011)

82% (2010)

82% (2009)

73% (2008)

61% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

88% (2010)

84% (2009)

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2011)

73% (2010)

83% (2009)

87% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

77% (2011)

72% (2010)

68% (2009)

74% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2011)

76% (2010)

78% (2009)

79% (2008)

82% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

87% (2011)

87% (2010)

85% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

70% (2011)

68% (2010)

66% (2009)

65% (2008)

75% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2011)

89% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

90% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

92% (2011)

92% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

75% (2011)

71% (2010)

68% (2009)

61% (2008)

67% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

82% (2010)

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

65% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

84% (2011)

88% (2010)

83% (2009)

78% (2008)

78% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

64% (2011)

66% (2010)

65% (2009)

41% (2008)

39% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

91% (2011)

86% (2010)

84% (2009)

78% (2008)

86% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

71% (2011)

63% (2010)

56% (2009)

51% (2008)

50% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

90% (2011)

87% (2010)

86% (2009)

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

72% (2011)

69% (2010)

58% (2009)

43% (2008)

48% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

99% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

87% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

86% (2009)

75% (2008)

72% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

93% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

87% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

74% (2009)

67% (2008)

71% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
African American	89%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	57%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African American	80%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	66%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	84%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
African American	63%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	43%
Not special education	72%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	80%
African American	74%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	57%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	84%
African American	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	72%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	89%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
African American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	61%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	83%
African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	59%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
African American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	69%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	70%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	42%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	28%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African American	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	40%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	87%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	57%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	70%
African American	61%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	22%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
African American	96%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	66%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
African American	98%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	89%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	76%
Male	74%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	54%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	35%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	81%
African American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	61%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	83%
African American	80%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	40%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	66%
Male	64%
African American	62%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	31%
Not special education	68%
Limited English proficient	34%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	64%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	72%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	68%
Male	75%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	29%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	67%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	18%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	24%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	100%
African American	98%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	99%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	95%
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient	97%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	90%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	74%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African American	97%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	73%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	76%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

In 2010-2011 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Recognized". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Recognized".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	22%	8%
1 to 5 years	31%	30%
6 to 10 years	19%	20%
11 to 20 years	14%	23%
21 or more years	14%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	19
Grade 1	20	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	18	19
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	21	22
Grade 6	23	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	24	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	23	21
Math (middle and high school)	23	20
Science (middle and high school)	24	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	26	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	79%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	12%	14%
White, not Hispanic	8%	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	79%	55%
Special education	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students	4%	8%
Limited English proficient	28%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,479	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	9%	10%
School leadership	9%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >