“A Recognized District”

                  Medina Valley Independent School District

                                     8449 FM 471 S    Castroville, Texas  78009    830-931-2243    830-931-4050 FAX

General Information

School 

Grades

09-10Enrollment

Castroville Elementary

K-5

581

LaCoste Elementary

K-5

320

Potranco Elementary

K-5

663

Medina Valley Middle School

6-8

792

Medina Valley High School

9-12

1024

Total

3,380

EMPLOYEES

Medina Valley Independent School District employs 254 professional personnel including teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators and others. With other support staff the number of school personnel totals 438.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Medina Valley Independent School District offers a well balanced curriculum from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Fundamental subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, physical education, language arts and health are the basic elements of elementary education. Teachers and administrators are involved in ongoing revision and development of the curriculum to insure quality programs. The elementary program is dedicated to providing a solid foundation through an emphasis on basic skills instruction.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Grades six through twelve emphasize the development of all basic fundamental skills learned at the elementary level. By providing opportunities for the application of basic skills in a variety of course offerings, the secondary school broadens the scope of instruction. Curriculum review and revision is ongoing at Medina Valley. Advance placement classes are being added yearly to enhance student learning. Administrators and teachers are continually seeking ways to improve all aspects of the secondary program.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The district has a variety of special programs to meet individual student needs. These are vital in helping us achieve our mission as a school. The following programs are available in the Medina Valley Independent School District.  

Special Education  

Career and Tech Education

Gifted/Talented Education

At-Risk Program

English as a Second Language

Head Start

Concurrent Enrollment 

Alternative Education Program

Safe & Drug Free Schools

Optional Extended Year Program

Accelerated Reading Instruction

Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D

Accelerated Math Instruction

Title II, Part D

Texas Reading First

Title V, Innovative

No Child Left Behind

State Compensatory