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 3 public schools serving 505 students in Alto Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Alto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
505 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
369,214 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.
Overall District Rank
#637 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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 Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alto Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Alto High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alto Independent School District?
Alto Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 505 students.
What is the rank of Alto Independent School District?
Alto Independent School District is ranked #646 out of 1,194 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alto Independent School District?
34% of Alto Independent School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alto Independent School District?
Alto Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alto Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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