Top Rankings
Alvord Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 821 students in Alvord Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Alvord Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
821 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Alvord Independent School District, which is ranked #138 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
667 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
81%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
56
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,649 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,160 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,649
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,160
$14,148
Best Alvord Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvord Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
328 Fm 1655
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Alvord Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 W Stadium Dr
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Alvord High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alvord Independent School District?
Alvord Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 821 students.
What is the rank of Alvord Independent School District?
Alvord Independent School District is ranked #138 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alvord Independent School District?
81% of Alvord Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alvord Independent School District?
Alvord Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alvord Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,160 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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