Valor Public Schools, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Valor Public Schools

Valor Public Schools operates five schools across the Austin metropolitan area, serving students from kindergarten through grade twelve. The district encompasses locations in South Austin, North Austin, Kyle, Leander, and San Antonio, creating a geographically dispersed system serving a diverse student body.

In the most recent year of state testing data, the district's academic performance shows uneven progress across subjects and grades. In English language arts, students demonstrate stronger proficiency, particularly in middle grades where performance reaches solid levels. Mathematics proficiency is lower, with roughly half of elementary and middle-grade students meeting proficiency standards, though performance dips noticeably at the middle school transition. Science proficiency is notably weak, with only a minority of fifth-grade students reaching proficiency, though eighth-grade performance improves considerably. In social studies, just under half of eighth graders meet standards.

The pattern across grades reveals a vulnerability in grades six and seven, especially in mathematics where only a minority of seventh graders achieve proficiency. This dip then recovers somewhat by eighth grade. Reading skills appear more resilient across the grade band. When looking at the broader performance picture across all tested subjects combined, the district sits in the top quartile among Travis County's districts in overall proficiency, suggesting that while individual subject performance may be uneven, the district's students collectively outperform many of their county peers.

The district enrolls a diverse student population. White students comprise roughly half the enrollment, while Hispanic students make up more than a third. Asian students represent a meaningful minority, and the enrollment includes smaller populations of students of multiple races and Black students. The student body is evenly distributed through elementary grades but shows markedly smaller enrollment in high school grades, with particularly low numbers in grades eleven and twelve. Whether this reflects a choice by families to exit to other schools at the high school level or the district's own programmatic structure remains unclear from the available data.

Chronic absenteeism at roughly one in eight students is notably better than the typical rate across Travis County districts, suggesting students and families are generally engaged with daily attendance.

Spending per student is in the lower range among county districts, despite the district's stronger proficiency standing. This suggests the schools are generating above-average academic results with below-average resources, though parents may want to investigate further whether this reflects efficiency or constraints on particular program offerings.

The district does not report a graduation rate, likely reflecting the fact that only a very small number of students are currently enrolled in grades eleven and twelve. The absence of detailed data on special education enrollment, English learner populations, free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, and discipline outcomes means important dimensions of school climate and student support remain unclear from the available information. Parents should seek this information directly from the district to understand the full range of services and support available.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,159

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 36%

Black 3%

White 51%

Asian 4%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

51%

64%

Gr 4

41%

59%

Gr 5

49%

77%

Gr 6

55%

72%

Gr 7

41%

67%

Gr 8

60%

83%

Math

Gr 3

43%

53%

Gr 4

35%

54%

Gr 5

34%

58%

Gr 6

31%

54%

Gr 7

16%

43%

Gr 8

31%

60%

Science

Gr 5

16%

34%

Gr 8

33%

58%

Social studies

Gr 8

29%

51%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

34%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

75%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

21%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

66%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

37%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

62%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

77%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

45%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.