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Valley View Independent School District

9701 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Valley View Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,515 students in Valley View Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Valley View Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,515 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valley View Independent School District, which is ranked #429 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#431 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
50%
44%
51%
51%
46%
46%
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,568 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,837 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,568
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,837
$14,116

Best Valley View Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 S Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3408 E Olmo St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1450
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Wilbur E Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 N Mccoll Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Valley View North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 E Anaya Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Valley View J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9601 S Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Valley View High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley View Independent School District?
Valley View Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,515 students.
What is the rank of Valley View Independent School District?
Valley View Independent School District is ranked #429 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley View Independent School District?
100% of Valley View Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley View Independent School District?
Valley View Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Valley View Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,837 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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