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#6297 of 8,552 schools in TX
Monte Alto H S
High School · Monte Alto ISD · Monte Alto, TX
A Monte Alto ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25149 1ST ST, Monte Alto, TX 78538
- Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monte Alto H S score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monte Alto H S 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average390/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,904
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Monte Alto ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Alto H S is listed in MONTE ALTO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Alto H S
Monte Alto H S is a public high school in Monte Alto, TX, part of Monte Alto ISD, serving approximately 281 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,297 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Alto H S
What grades does Monte Alto H S serve?
Monte Alto H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Monte Alto H S?
Monte Alto H S has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Alto H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Alto H S is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Alto H S rank in TX?
Monte Alto H S ranks #6,297 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Monte Alto H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Alto H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Monte Alto H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Alto H S has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Monte Alto H S a charter school?
No, Monte Alto H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Alto H S a Title I school?
No, Monte Alto H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Alto H S?
88.3% of students at Monte Alto H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (956) 262-1381
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 78538)
- 10,740
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 78538; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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