Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Alter Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alter Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alter Educational Center's student population of 31 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alter Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alter Educational Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4727 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alter Educational Center's ranking?
Alter Educational Center is ranked #4727 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Alter Educational Center?
31 students attend Alter Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alter Educational Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alter Educational Center?
Alter Educational Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alter Educational Center offer ?
Alter Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alter Educational Center part of?
Alter Educational Center is part of Ector County ISD School District.
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