MEDINA VALLEY ISD

CASTROVILLE, Texas — 8 schools

7,823
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$12,646
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MEDINA VALLEY ISD operates 8 public schools serving 7,823 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 8,627 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Medina County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,646 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.3% local, 39.2% state, and 13.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,519 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #993 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 627.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.8% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% White, 6.8% African American across the district's schools.

Medina Valley H S accounts for 30.4% of all MEDINA VALLEY ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MEDINA VALLEY ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MEDINA VALLEY ISD school enrollment varies 4.4× across entities

MEDINA VALLEY ISD school enrollment ranges from 600 students (lowest) to 2,626 students (highest), a spread of 2,026 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MEDINA VALLEY ISD student-counselor ratio is 628:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MEDINA VALLEY ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MEDINA VALLEY ISD is typically wider than the MEDINA VALLEY ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.4%
Federal
39.2%
State
47.3%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
993 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Medina County county, where this district is located.

$905
Studio/mo
$912
1 BR/mo
$1,196
2 BR/mo
$1,578
3 BR/mo
$1,584
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,519
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in MEDINA VALLEY ISD.

White 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
African American 6.8%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 4.4%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
627.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MEDINA VALLEY ISD

School Enrollment
Medina Valley H S
2,626
Medina Valley Middle
1,157
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
1,046
Luckey Ranch El
945
Potranco El
839
Ladera El
804
Lacoste El
610
Castroville El
600

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MEDINA VALLEY ISD?

MEDINA VALLEY ISD has 8 schools, including 6 other, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 7,823 students.

How much does MEDINA VALLEY ISD spend per student?

MEDINA VALLEY ISD spends $12,646 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #993 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in MEDINA VALLEY ISD?

The average teacher salary in MEDINA VALLEY ISD is $73,519 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MEDINA VALLEY ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Medina County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MEDINA VALLEY ISD?

MEDINA VALLEY ISD students are 64.8% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% White, 6.8% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MEDINA VALLEY ISD?

MEDINA VALLEY ISD has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #993 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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