Alvarado Independent School District

102 S Bill Jackson Dr
Alvarado, TX 76009
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Alvarado Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,788 students in Alvarado Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Alvarado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
3,788 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alvarado Independent School District, which is ranked #911 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#913 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

31%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

42%
46%
98%
90.3%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
18.4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
52%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
40%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,485 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,237 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$54 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,485
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,237
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Alvarado Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alvarado El-south
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6880
Gr: PK-2 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Alvarado El-north
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6863
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Lillian Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Fm 2738
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6815
Gr: PK-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Alvarado J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Alvarado Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6825
Gr: 3-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Alvarado High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 S Pkwy
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alvarado Independent School District?
Alvarado Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,788 students.
What is the rank of Alvarado Independent School District?
Alvarado Independent School District is ranked #911 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alvarado Independent School District?
52% of Alvarado Independent School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alvarado Independent School District?
Alvarado Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alvarado Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,237 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,788 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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