Top Rankings
Van Alstyne Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,419 students in Van Alstyne Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Van Alstyne Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,419 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Van Alstyne Independent School District, which is ranked #73 of all 1,196 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
22 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
547 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
53%
# Black Students
64 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
1,594 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
66%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
184
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
194
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
144
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,481 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,200
$13,387

Spending / Student
$9,481
$14,116

Best Van Alstyne Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Newport Dr
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Van Alstyne High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 N Waco
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8803
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8803
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Williams Way
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8802
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8802
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Van Alstyne J High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1314 N Waco
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8804
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8804
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
1314 N Waco
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8800
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Van Alstyne Independent School District?
Van Alstyne Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,419 students.
What is the rank of Van Alstyne Independent School District?
Van Alstyne Independent School District is ranked #73 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Van Alstyne Independent School District?
66% of Van Alstyne Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van Alstyne Independent School District?
Van Alstyne Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Van Alstyne Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,481 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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