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Monte Alto Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 819 students in Monte Alto 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 Monte Alto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
819 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monte Alto Independent School District, which is ranked #935 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#918 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,966 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,665 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,966
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,665
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Monte Alto Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roberto Garate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25149 First St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1601
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1601
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jose Borrego Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25149 First St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1374
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1374
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Monte Alto High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25149 1st St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1381
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1381
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monte Alto Independent School District?
Monte Alto Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 819 students.
What is the rank of Monte Alto Independent School District?
Monte Alto Independent School District is ranked #935 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monte Alto Independent School District?
99% of Monte Alto Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monte Alto Independent School District?
Monte Alto Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Monte Alto Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,665 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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