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Alvarado Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,782 students in Alvarado Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Alvarado Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,782 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alvarado Independent School District, which is ranked #843 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#854 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
50%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
43%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,648 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,330
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,648
$14,116
Best Alvarado Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvarado El-south
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6880
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6880
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Alvarado El-north
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6863
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6863
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Fm 2738
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6815
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6815
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Alvarado Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6825
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6825
Grades: 3-5
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Alvarado High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Pkwy
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6940
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #66.
Alvarado J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cummings
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Alvarado, TX 76009
(817) 783-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alvarado Independent School District?
Alvarado Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,782 students.
What is the rank of Alvarado Independent School District?
Alvarado Independent School District is ranked #843 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alvarado Independent School District?
50% of Alvarado Independent School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alvarado Independent School District?
Alvarado Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alvarado Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,648 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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