For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 820 students in Monte Alto Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Monte Alto Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
820 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monte Alto Independent School District, which is ranked #965 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#960 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
99%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
1%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,452 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,251 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,452
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,251
$14,116
Best Monte Alto Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Roberto Garate Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25149 First St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1601
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1601
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Alto High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25149 1st St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1381
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-1381
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monte Alto Independent School District?
Monte Alto Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 820 students.
What is the rank of Monte Alto Independent School District?
Monte Alto Independent School District is ranked #965 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Monte Alto Independent School District?
99% of Monte Alto Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monte Alto Independent School District?
Monte Alto Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Monte Alto Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,251 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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