Van Alstyne ISD School District
School District · Van Alstyne, Texas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,419
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,419
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#386 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,552
$3,416 vs Texas median
District size
2,419 students
Larger than Texas median
The short answer
Van Alstyne ISD ranks #386 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Van Alstyne ISD's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Van Alstyne J H (8.4/10), Van Alstyne H S (7.3/10), and Bob and Lola Sanford EL (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Van Alstyne ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Alstyne J H | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Van Alstyne H S | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Bob and Lola Sanford EL | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | John and Nelda Partin EL | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Van Alstyne ISD
Van Alstyne ISD is a Van Alstyne, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,419 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $9,552 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Van Alstyne ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Van Alstyne J H, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Van Alstyne ISD students show an average math proficiency of 72.5% and ELA proficiency of 76.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Van Alstyne ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Van Alstyne ISD with test data.
Schools in Van Alstyne ISD
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Van Alstyne
- Total Enrollment
- 2,419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- District spending per student
- $9,552NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Van Alstyne ISD?
Van Alstyne ISD has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Van Alstyne ISD?
The average composite rating for Van Alstyne ISD is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Van Alstyne ISD?
Van Alstyne ISD's district-level spending was $9,552 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Van Alstyne ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Van Alstyne ISD is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Van Alstyne ISD?
Van Alstyne J H is the highest-rated school in Van Alstyne ISD with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Van Alstyne ISD?
Across schools in Van Alstyne ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Van Alstyne ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Van Alstyne ISD has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.2%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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