- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley Mills, TX
Valley Mills J H
Federal NCES profile for Valley Mills J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484376007525
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Mills J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valley Mills · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Mills J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Mills J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Mills, TX.
School address
District: Valley Mills Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484376007525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Valley Mills J H held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484376007525 · Valley Mills, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 13.7:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Mills El (326 students)
Valley Mills J H held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley Mills J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Mills E
Valley Mills El
326 students
- Valley Mills H
Valley Mills H S
206 students
- This school
Valley Mills J H
137 students
What this shows Valley Mills J H reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Mills J H compares
Valley Mills J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,218
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Valley Mills J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Mills Isd reports $13,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Mills J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Mills El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Mills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Mills J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Mills J H
How many students attend Valley Mills J H?
Valley Mills J H has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley Mills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills J H is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Mills J H?
49.6% of students at Valley Mills J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Mills J H?
The largest demographic group at Valley Mills J H is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Valley Mills, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Mills J H?
Valley Mills J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Valley Mills J H rank among public schools in Valley Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Mills J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Mills, 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 Valley Mills Isd?
Besides Valley Mills J H, Valley Mills Isd also operates Valley Mills El (326 students) and Valley Mills H S (206 students). See the Valley Mills Isd district page for the complete list.