Top Rankings
Alvord Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 850 students in Alvord Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Alvord Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
850 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alvord Independent School District, which is ranked #139 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
20%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
79%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,779 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,184
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,779
$14,116
Best Alvord Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvord Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
328 Fm 1655
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Alvord Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 W Stadium Dr
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Alvord High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alvord Independent School District?
Alvord Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Alvord Independent School District?
Alvord Independent School District is ranked #139 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alvord Independent School District?
79% of Alvord Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alvord Independent School District?
Alvord Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Alvord Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,779 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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