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Valor South Austin vs. Chaparral Star Academy

Should you attend Valor South Austin or Chaparral Star Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Valor South Austin
220 Foremost Dr
Austin, TX 78745
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Chaparral Star Academy
14046 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Valor South Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Chaparral Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valor South Austin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chaparral Star Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
827 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valor South Austin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chaparral Star Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valor South Austin.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chaparral Star Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valor South Austin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chaparral Star Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valor South Austin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valor Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Star Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1175 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#186 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valor South Austin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chaparral Star Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in TX)
77%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valor South Austin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valor Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral Star Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valor South Austin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valor Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral Star Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valor South Austin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valor Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral Star Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chaparral Star Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valor South Austin by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chaparral Star Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
74
28
Grade 1 Students
75
26
Grade 2 Students
72
26
Grade 3 Students
78
30
Grade 4 Students
75
25
Grade 5 Students
75
30
Grade 6 Students
54
30
Grade 7 Students
76
42
Grade 8 Students
53
28
Grade 9 Students
75
35
Grade 10 Students
61
23
Grade 11 Students
44
25
Grade 12 Students
15
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valor South Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valor Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chaparral Star Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valor South Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valor Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chaparral Star Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valor South Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valor Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chaparral Star Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valor South Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valor Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chaparral Star Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valor South Austin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valor Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chaparral Star Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valor South Austin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valor Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chaparral Star Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valor South Austin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valor Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chaparral Star Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valor South Austin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valor Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chaparral Star Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chaparral Star Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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