Van Alstyne Independent School District

1096 N Waco
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,612 students in Van Alstyne Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Van Alstyne Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,612 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Van Alstyne Independent School District, which is ranked #112 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#97 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)

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

57%
44%

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

72%
51%

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

73%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
11.7%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64

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

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
54%

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

% Black
3%
13%

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

% White
65%
24%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%

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

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,458 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,413 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 95% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$85,353 MM

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

Spending
$100 MM
$91,739 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$13,458
$15,449

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

Spending / Student
$38,413
$16,605

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

Best Van Alstyne Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Newport Dr
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Van Alstyne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Collin Mckinney Pkwy
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Van Alstyne J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1722 N Waco St
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8803
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Williams Way
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1314 N Waco
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8804
Gr: 5-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Van Alstyne Independent School District?
Van Alstyne Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,612 students.
What is the rank of Van Alstyne Independent School District?
Van Alstyne Independent School District is ranked #112 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Alstyne Independent School District?
65% of Van Alstyne Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Alstyne Independent School District?
Van Alstyne Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Van Alstyne Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,413 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 95% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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