Top Rankings
Alto Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 504 students in Alto Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Alto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
504 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alto Independent School District, which is ranked #807 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#762 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
32%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,512 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,085 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,512
$13,387
Spending / Student
$30,085
$14,116
Best Alto Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alto Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Grades: 5-8
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Alto Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Grades: PK-4
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Alto High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alto Independent School District?
Alto Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 504 students.
What is the rank of Alto Independent School District?
Alto Independent School District is ranked #807 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alto Independent School District?
36% of Alto Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alto Independent School District?
Alto Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alto Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,085 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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