Alba-golden High School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(903) 768-2472
Alba-golden High School serves 438 students in grades 6-12.
Alba-golden High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Alba-golden High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Alba-golden High School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 438 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alba-golden High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alba-golden High School is 0.23, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3950 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 87% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alba-Golden Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alba-golden High School is Alter School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mineola Middle School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alba-golden Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alba Alba-golden Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 444 students10
0.0 miles
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472 0 PK-5 444 - Alba Alter School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 11-12 | 3 students10
0.0 miles
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472 0 11-12 3 - Mineola Mineola Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 362 students10
5.8 miles
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338 5.8 6-8 362 - Mineola Mineola Primary Grades: PK-2 | 414 students
5.8 miles
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488 5.8 PK-2 414 - Mineola Mineola Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 372 students10
6.2 miles
900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466 6.2 3-5 372
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