Is Alto Middle a good school?

Alto Middle ranks 953 rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alto Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Alto Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Alto Middle?

Students at Alto Middle are 42% Hispanic, 24% African American, 22% White, 12% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Alto Middle attend?

Students who attend Alto Middle usually go on to attend Alto High School

Alto Middle

Summary:

Alto Middle is a public middle school located in Alto, Texas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Alto Independent School District, which is ranked 532 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alto Middle has a diverse student population, with 37.72% Hispanic, 26.95% African American, 22.75% White, and 11.98% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Rusk J.H. school, which has a student population that is 62.34% White. However, Alto Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is mixed compared to the state and district averages. While the school performs well in some areas, such as 7th grade reading (64.86% proficient) and 8th grade math (68.29% proficient), it struggles in others, such as 5th grade reading (18.92% proficient) and 5th grade science (16.22% proficient). Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing well, but White students and students with special needs struggling.

Despite these challenges, Alto Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is an impressive achievement. The school also spends significantly more per student ($11,290 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Rusk J.H. school ($10,308 in 2020-2021), which may contribute to the school's performance. However, Rusk J.H. outperforms Alto Middle in overall academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and science, suggesting that Alto Middle could learn from the practices and strategies employed by Rusk J.H. to improve its own academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

240 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925-9599

(936) 858-7140

District: Alto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
953^rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,290

Students who attend Alto Middle usually attend:

High:

Alto High School

Feeder schools for Alto Middle:

Elementary:

Alto Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.3%

African American:

24.4%

White:

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alto Middle ranks better than 59.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.78. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alto Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.3%), African American (24.4%), White (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alto Middle is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Alto Middle employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alto Middle is $11,290.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alto Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Alto Middle 953^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Alto Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alto Independent School District (Isd) 532^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alto Middle

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Rank History for all students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	51.93	851^st	1573	45.9%
2005	57.60	702^nd	1582	55.6%
2006	72.80	342^nd	1585	78.4%
2007	71.44	383^rd	1684	77.3%
2008	51.88	942^nd	1718	45.2%
2009	75.15	276^th	1763	84.3%
2010	65.02	572^nd	1803	68.3%
2011	65.79	577^th	1895	69.6%
2012	56.84	840^th	1951	56.9%
2013	57.65	837^th	1973	57.6%
2014	63.73	688^th	1987	65.4%
2015	59.68	827^th	2043	59.5%
2016	81.91	239^th	1987	88.0%
2017	54.02	793^rd	2027	60.9%
2018	57.17	724^th	2080	65.2%
2019	53.10	888^th	2193	59.5%
2021	55.63	856^th	2252	62.0%
2022	46.66	1112^th	2254	50.7%
2023	64.07	677^th	2330	70.9%
2024	53.78	953^rd	2361	59.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.38	602^nd	1376	56.3%
2019	48.50	603^rd	1445	58.3%
2021	78.77	131^st	1592	91.8%
2022	51.43	602^nd	1643	63.4%
2023	58.63	505^th	1720	70.6%
2024	57.49	565^th	1760	67.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.59	517^th	1597	67.6%
2019	56.13	454^th	1626	72.1%
2021	34.46	1136^th	1712	33.6%
2022	24.61	1563^rd	1757	11.0%
2023	32.68	1305^th	1815	28.1%
2024	44.06	1009^th	1881	46.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.32	925^th	2039	54.6%
2019	47.02	1051^st	2073	49.3%
2021	63.52	566^th	2172	73.9%
2022	56.60	760^th	2220	65.8%
2023	71.75	395^th	2251	82.5%
2024	64.49	534^th	2224	76.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.69	1060^th	2008	47.2%
2019	51.90	896^th	2047	56.2%
2021	57.48	788^th	2151	63.4%
2022	52.84	936^th	2221	57.9%
2023	74.34	412^th	2241	81.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.96	664^th	1446	54.1%
2021	52.39	861^st	1501	42.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.72	747^th	2008	62.8%
2019	41.27	1161^st	2058	43.6%
2021	67.24	385^th	2118	81.8%
2022	43.25	1144^th	2182	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.67	482^nd	2030	76.3%
2019	49.96	896^th	2069	56.7%
2021	52.67	922^nd	2168	57.5%
2022	41.11	1274^th	2228	42.8%
2023	48.63	1073^rd	2245	52.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.02	664^th	1167	43.1%
2019	22.83	1031^st	1193	13.6%
2021	55.70	398^th	1213	67.2%
2022	53.05	464^th	1251	62.9%
2023	74.32	228^th	1273	82.1%
2024	50.09	531^st	1271	58.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.15	937^th	1895	50.6%
2019	54.22	751^st	1935	61.2%
2021	66.94	465^th	2043	77.2%
2022	56.47	736^th	2077	64.6%
2023	69.86	425^th	2116	79.9%
2024	59.70	662^nd	2108	68.6%

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Rank History for White students at Alto Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.99	465^th	1673	72.2%
2019	59.74	604^th	1684	64.1%
2021	41.32	1036^th	1700	39.1%
2022	35.39	1205^th	1723	30.1%
2023	44.36	1022^nd	1749	41.6%
2024	72.09	342^nd	1724	80.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Alto Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	113	73	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	205
1999	100	87	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	210
2000	94	84	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	200
2001	83	85	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	196
2002	93	73	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	191
2003	93	73	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	191
2004	82	64	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	173
2005	75	69	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	178
2006	72	55	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	163
2007	79	59	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	179
2008	87	65	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	191
2009	90	50	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	180
2010	96	54	1	54	0	n/a	n/a	205
2011	87	55	2	63	0	0	9	216
2012	81	47	2	70	0	0	9	209
2013	74	52	2	58	0	0	13	199
2014	71	55	0	54	0	0	11	191
2015	66	54	0	55	0	0	11	186
2016	81	46	0	51	0	0	5	183
2017	78	48	0	60	0	0	7	193
2018	84	42	1	61	0	0	4	192
2019	95	40	2	59	0	0	5	201
2020	80	34	3	56	0	0	10	183
2021	60	42	3	61	0	0	12	178
2022	44	37	2	70	0	0	13	166
2023	38	45	1	63	0	0	20	167
2024	34	38	0	66	0	0	18	156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alto Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	205	8.3	24.7	57.1
1999	210	15.3	13.7	75.2
2000	200	14.2	14.1	73.5
2001	196	16.3	12.0	73.5
2002	191	18.3	10.4	71.2
2003	191	18.3	10.4	71.2
2004	173	17.8	9.7	72.3
2005	178	18.7	9.5	77
2006	163	17.5	9.3	68.1
2007	179	18.4	9.7	70.9
2008	191	17.8	10.7	70.2
2009	180	18.6	9.7	67.8
2010	205	18.5	11.0	71.7
2011	216	18.6	11.6	74.5
2012	209	18.1	11.5	73.2
2013	199	17.9	11.0	72.9
2014	191	18.6	10.2	74.9
2015	186	18.0	10.3	58.6
2016	183	18.0	10.1	67.8
2017	193	18.5	10.4	72.5
2018	192	17.5	10.9	69.3
2019	201	16.8	11.9	67.7
2020	183	16.8	10.8	72.7
2021	178	16.3	10.8	80.9
2022	166	17.0	9.7	77.7
2023	167	16.6	10.0	83.2
2024	156	15.3	10.1	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alto Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	205	8.3	24.7	57.1
1999	210	15.3	13.7	75.2
2000	200	14.2	14.1	73.5
2001	196	16.3	12.0	73.5
2002	191	18.3	10.4	71.2
2003	191	18.3	10.4	71.2
2004	173	17.8	9.7	72.3
2005	178	18.7	9.5	77
2006	163	17.5	9.3	68.1
2007	179	18.4	9.7	70.9
2008	191	17.8	10.7	70.2
2009	180	18.6	9.7	67.8
2010	205	18.5	11.0	71.7
2011	216	18.6	11.6	74.5
2012	209	18.1	11.5	73.2
2013	199	17.9	11.0	72.9
2014	191	18.6	10.2	74.9
2015	186	18.0	10.3	58.6
2016	183	18.0	10.1	67.8
2017	193	18.5	10.4	72.5
2018	192	17.5	10.9	69.3
2019	201	16.8	11.9	67.7
2020	183	16.8	10.8	72.7
2021	178	16.3	10.8	80.9
2022	166	17.0	9.7	77.7
2023	167	16.6	10.0	83.2
2024	156	15.3	10.1	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alto Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$977 (11.3%)	$7,668 (88.7%)	$8,645
2020	$1,123 (10.8%)	$9,290 (89.2%)	$10,413
2021	$1,508 (13.4%)	$9,782 (86.6%)	$11,290

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alto Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 888^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 677^th of 2330 Middle schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Alto Middle)	41	38	3%
5th Grade Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	41	38	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alto Middle)	52	42	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	52	42	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Alto Middle)	39	32	7%
5th Grade Science (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	39	32	7%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Alto Middle)	15	61	46%
6th Grade Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	15	61	46%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alto Middle)	30	68	38%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	30	68	38%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Alto Middle)	42	51	9%
7th Grade Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	42	51	9%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alto Middle)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Alto Middle)	54	57	3%
8th Grade Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	54	57	3%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alto Middle)	70	64	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	70	64	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Alto Middle)	54	57	3%
8th Grade Science (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	54	57	3%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Alto Middle)	30	11	19%
8th Grade Social Studies (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	30	11	19%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Alto Middle)	100	63	37%
End of Course Algebra I (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	77	30	47%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	167	16.9%
African American	40	45	12.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	59	63	6.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	95	38	60%
Two or More Races	5	20	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.7%	83.2%	15.6%

Schools Near Alto Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alto Middle	Public	5-8	240 Cr 2429	Alto	75925	Cherokee County	Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 858-7140	156	15	10.1	80.1%	34 (21.8%)	38 (24.4%)	66 (42.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.5%)	53.8	953^rd of 2361 public middle schools	59.6%		64.1	677^th of 2330 public middle schools	70.9%	276		18.9	35.1	64.9	36.1	46.0	46.0	46.4	68.3	16.2	50.0	8.3	$11,290	$1,508	$9,782
Rusk J H	Public	6-8	1345 S Main St	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-2502	493	36	13.7	63.7%	317 (64.3%)	51 (10.3%)	88 (17.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	63.7	689^th of 2361 public middle schools	70.8%		62.4	729^th of 2330 public middle schools	68.7%	40	95.2		55.4	60.9	66.7		28.3	36.0	46.7		52.1	40.4	$10,308	$1,809	$8,499

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