Top Rankings
Alto ISD 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 556 students in Alto ISD 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 ISD 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,181 Schools
# Students
556 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Alto ISD School District, which is ranked #810 of all 1,203 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
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
53%
# Black Students
117 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
188 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
34%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
37
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,500 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,272 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 75% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,500
$13,640
Spending / Student
$27,272
$14,384
Best Alto ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 166 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
| 227 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
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alto ISD School District?
Alto ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 556 students.
What is the rank of Alto ISD School District?
Alto ISD School District is ranked #810 out of 1,203 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alto ISD School District?
38% of Alto ISD School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alto ISD School District?
Alto ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alto ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,272 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 75% over four school years.
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