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Alto Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

244 County Rd 2429
Alto, TX 75925
Cherokee County
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PH: (936) 858-7101
FAX: (936) 858-2101

Grades PK-12
702 students
3 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2009)

93% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

85% (2008)

54% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2009)

72% (2008)

85% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

96% (2009)

80% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

91% (2009)

68% (2008)

73% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2009)

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

77% (2009)

80% (2008)

70% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

98% (2009)

91% (2008)

100% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

100% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

87% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

95% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2009)

90% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

100% (2009)

84% (2008)

98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

84% (2009)

60% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

97% (2009)

70% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

98% (2009)

85% (2008)

92% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

55% (2008)

73% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

88% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

50% (2009)

84% (2008)

57% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

77% (2009)

81% (2008)

77% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

64% (2009)

81% (2008)

51% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

95% (2009)

91% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

82% (2009)

63% (2008)

83% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

96% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

48% (2008)

93% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	65%
Male	83%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	74%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	45%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	91%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	91%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	96%
Male	77%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	77%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	77%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	94%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	85%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	95%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	81%
Male	87%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	84%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	94%
Male	100%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	67%
Male	74%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Not special education	70%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	84%
Male	93%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	88%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	32%
Male	73%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Not special education	52%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	50%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	58%
Male	71%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Not special education	64%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	95%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	83%
African American	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	82%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	96%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	78%
African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Commended Performance: Writing
Attendance Rate

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	13%	8%
1 to 5 years	24%	30%
6 to 10 years	16%	20%
11 to 20 years	23%	23%
21 or more years	25%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	16	19
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	16	19
Grade 3	13	19
Grade 4	15	20
Grade 5	16	22
Grade 6	16	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	10	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	11	21
Math (middle and high school)	11	20
Science (middle and high school)	11	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	13	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	46%	35%
Black	31%	14%
Hispanic	23%	47%
Asian or Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	70%	55%
Special education	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students	5%	8%
Limited English proficient	15%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,887	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	60%
Support services	4%	10%
School leadership	12%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >