Fred Douglass vs. Alto Elementary School
Should I attend Fred Douglass or Alto Elementary School? 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
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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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
602 students
227 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4103 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3901 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
93
31
Kindergarten Students
101
37
Grade 1 Students
109
42
Grade 2 Students
103
42
Grade 3 Students
99
35
Grade 4 Students
97
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
61%
39%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
21%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
