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Monte Alto Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 564 students in Monte Alto Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Monte Alto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
819 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monte Alto Independent School District, which is ranked #936 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#918 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,474 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,270 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,474
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,270
$14,079
Best Monte Alto Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roberto Garate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25149 First St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1601
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1601
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jose Borrego Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25149 First St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1374
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1374
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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