Alto Elementary School vs. Fred Douglass
Should I attend Alto Elementary School or Fred Douglass? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alto Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fred Douglass ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
227 students
602 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3901 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4103 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
93
Kindergarten Students
37
101
Grade 1 Students
42
109
Grade 2 Students
42
103
Grade 3 Students
35
99
Grade 4 Students
40
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
39%
61%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
34%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
