Serving 561 students in grades 6-8, Jose J Alderete 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Jose J Alderete 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 Jose J Alderete Middle School is 0.13, 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.
Jose J Alderete Middle School is ranked #3907 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jose J Alderete Middle School?
561 students attend Jose J Alderete Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jose J Alderete Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose J Alderete Middle School?
Jose J Alderete Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jose J Alderete Middle School offer ?
Jose J Alderete Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jose J Alderete Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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