Alto Independent School District

244 County Rd 2429
Alto, TX 75925-9599
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 359 students in Alto Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Alto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
505 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alto Independent School District, which is ranked #646 of all 1,194 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#637 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
48%
44%
43%
51%
55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
54%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
33%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,469 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,026 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 93% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,469
$13,352
Spending / Student
$30,026
$14,079

Best Alto Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alto Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Gr: 5-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Alto Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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