Serving 156 students in grades 5-8, Alto Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 156 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Alto Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alto Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Alto Middle School is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alto Middle School?
156 students attend Alto Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Alto Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alto Middle School?
Alto Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alto Middle School offer ?
Alto Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Alto Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 156 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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