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#7934 of 8,552 schools in TX

Alta Loma EL

Elementary School · San Angelo ISD · San Angelo, TX

A San Angelo ISD elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1700 N GARFIELD ST, San Angelo, TX 76901

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$10,684
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Alta Loma EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 66 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

84.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Alta Loma EL 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,709/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Angelo), 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

$64,542

Median home value

$169,500

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcgill ELEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.0 mi243Compare →
Austin ELEnrollment path unverified2.9K–51.1 mi261Compare →
Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.2 mi191Compare →
Fannin ELEnrollment path unverified3.7K–51.2 mi289Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Angelo ISD

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#14 of 23
District spending per student
$10,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alta Loma EL is listed in SAN ANGELO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alta Loma EL

Alta Loma EL is a public elementary school in San Angelo, TX, part of San Angelo ISD, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,934 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alta Loma EL

What grades does Alta Loma EL serve?

Alta Loma EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Alta Loma EL?

Alta Loma EL has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma EL is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alta Loma EL rank in TX?

Alta Loma EL ranks #7,934 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Alta Loma EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Alta Loma EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Alta Loma EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Loma EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alta Loma EL a charter school?

No, Alta Loma EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alta Loma EL a Title I school?

No, Alta Loma EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Loma EL?

84.6% of students at Alta Loma EL 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Tom Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 76901)
31,581
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
35.1
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 76901; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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