Summary:
Alto Independent School District (Isd) has only one elementary school, Alto Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Located in the rural town of Alto, Texas, the school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on statewide assessments compared to the state average.
Alto Elementary has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the district's higher-than-average per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average in both reading and mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.95% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%.
The persistent academic underperformance of Alto Elementary, coupled with the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the school and its community. The district's resource allocation and the effectiveness of its educational strategies should be closely evaluated to ensure that investments are having a meaningful impact on student outcomes.
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