VALLEY SCHOOL

TURKEY-QUITAQUE ISD
11826 HWY 86
TURKEY, TX 79261
180 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Valley School, located in Turkey, Texas, serves as the educational hub for the Valley Independent School District. As a small, rural institution, it fosters a close-knit community environment where the "Patriots" mascot serves as a central point of school spirit and identity. The district is dedicated to providing a comprehensive K-12 education that balances rigorous academic standards with the personalized attention often found in smaller, tight-knit Texas school communities.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of Turkey and the surrounding area. The district emphasizes student engagement through various athletic and extracurricular programs, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. By maintaining a strong connection between the faculty, students, and the local community, the Valley School seeks to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.
180
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    117 (65.0%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (31.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2%)
  • Black
    3 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: TURKEY-QUITAQUE ISD
Phone: (806)455-1411
Website: http://www.valleypatriots.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 5
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio