Enrollment
2,626
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medina Valley H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medina Valley H S
Medina Valley H S is a large combined-grade school in Castroville, Texas, enrolling 2,626 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 41% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,626 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Medina Valley Isd spends $10,643 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students) and Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (1,046 students) alongside Medina Valley H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Medina Valley H S compares
Medina Valley H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medina Valley Isd, which includes Medina Valley H S.
$10,643
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 39.2%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,626 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Castroville on the city page.
Is Medina Valley H S a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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