Very Good
#3021 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 35% in state
Alpine Middle
Middle School · Alpine ISD · Alpine, TX
An Alpine ISD middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 MIDDLE SCHOOL DR, Alpine, TX 79830
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpine Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alpine Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low199/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,743
Median home value
$218,700
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Alpine Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alpine ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpine Middle is listed in ALPINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpine Middle
Alpine Middle is a public middle school in Alpine, TX, part of Alpine ISD, serving approximately 255 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,021 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Alpine Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpine Middle
What grades does Alpine Middle serve?
Alpine Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Alpine Middle?
Alpine Middle has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Middle is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpine Middle rank in TX?
Alpine Middle ranks #3,021 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alpine Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpine Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alpine Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpine Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alpine Middle a charter school?
No, Alpine Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpine Middle a Title I school?
No, Alpine Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpine Middle?
51.4% of students at Alpine Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Brewster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (432) 837-7720
- Area population (ZIP 79830)
- 7,672
- Area median age
- 45.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79830; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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