VALLEY MILLS ISD

VALLEY MILLS, Texas — 3 schools

665
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,871
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

VALLEY MILLS ISD operates 3 public schools serving 665 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 669 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in McLennan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,871 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 39.3% local, 48.6% state, and 12.1% 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 $80,734 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #433 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 337.3:1 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 65.2% White, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools.

Valley Mills El accounts for 48.7% of all VALLEY MILLS ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means VALLEY MILLS 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

VALLEY MILLS ISD school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

VALLEY MILLS ISD school enrollment ranges from 137 students (lowest) to 326 students (highest), a spread of 189 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

VALLEY MILLS ISD student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within VALLEY MILLS ISD is typically wider than the VALLEY MILLS ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

VALLEY MILLS 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 VALLEY MILLS ISD is typically wider than the VALLEY MILLS 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?

12.1%
Federal
48.6%
State
39.3%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
433 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$850
Studio/mo
$996
1 BR/mo
$1,240
2 BR/mo
$1,599
3 BR/mo
$1,644
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$80,734
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 3 schools in VALLEY MILLS ISD.

White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
337.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in VALLEY MILLS ISD

School Enrollment
Valley Mills El
326
Valley Mills H S
206
Valley Mills J H
137

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in VALLEY MILLS ISD?

VALLEY MILLS ISD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 665 students.

How much does VALLEY MILLS ISD spend per student?

VALLEY MILLS ISD spends $15,871 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #433 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in VALLEY MILLS ISD?

The average teacher salary in VALLEY MILLS ISD is $80,734 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near VALLEY MILLS ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of VALLEY MILLS ISD?

VALLEY MILLS ISD students are 65.2% White, 27.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for VALLEY MILLS ISD?

VALLEY MILLS ISD has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #433 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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