Serving 100 students in grades 6-12, Alter Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alter Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alter Educational Center's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Alter Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alter Educational Center is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8087 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alter Educational Center's ranking?
Alter Educational Center is ranked #8087 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alter Educational Center?
100 students attend Alter Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Alter Educational Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alter Educational Center?
Alter Educational Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alter Educational Center offer ?
Alter Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alter Educational Center part of?
Alter Educational Center is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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