Serving 190 students in grades 6-8, Alvord Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 190 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Alvord Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alvord Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Alvord Middle School is ranked #807 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alvord Middle School often compared to?
Alvord Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccarroll Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alvord Middle School?
190 students attend Alvord Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Alvord Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvord Middle School?
Alvord Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alvord Middle School offer ?
Alvord Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alvord Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 190 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
