- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castroville, TX
Medina Valley H S
Federal NCES profile for Medina Valley H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483006003373
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medina Valley H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Medina Valley H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medina Valley H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Castroville, TX.
School address
District: Medina Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483006003373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+265 students YoY
Medina Valley H S grew from 2,147 students in 2022-23 to 2,412 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 126.4 → 138.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+265 students YoY 483006003373 · Castroville, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,626 enr · 20.8:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students)
Medina Valley H S grew from 2,147 students in 2022-23 to 2,412 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 126.4 → 138.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Medina Valley H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Medina Valley H S
2,626 students
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley Middle
1,157 students
- Medina Valley 1,046
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
1,046 students
- Luckey Ranch E 945
Luckey Ranch El
945 students
- Potranco El 839
Potranco El
839 students
- Ladera El 804
Ladera El
804 students
What this shows Medina Valley H S reports 2,626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medina Valley H S compares
Medina Valley H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,626 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,626
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 23.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Medina Valley H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina Valley Isd reports $9,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medina Valley H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luckey Ranch El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potranco El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medina Valley H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medina Valley H S
How many students attend Medina Valley H S?
Medina Valley H S has 2,626 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castroville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,147 (2022-23) → 2,412 (2023-24), up 265.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Medina Valley H S is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medina Valley H S?
39.8% of students at Medina Valley H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medina Valley H S?
The largest demographic group at Medina Valley H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Castroville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medina Valley H S?
Medina Valley H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Medina Valley H S rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Medina Valley H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Castroville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medina Valley Isd?
Besides Medina Valley H S, Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students), Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (1,046 students), and Luckey Ranch El (945 students). See the Medina Valley Isd district page for the complete list.