Alter Impact Center

Summary:

Alter Impact Center is an alternative public school in Buda, Texas, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 456 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alter Impact Center stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 69.41% to 84.34% over the past three school years, compared to the surrounding schools. The school has also maintained an impressive 0% dropout rate for the past four years, but its test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading for grades 6-8 range from 18.75% to 37.5%, compared to the district's 55.43% to 60.24% and the state's 52.08% to 54.45%. Additionally, Alter Impact Center has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 68.24% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Alter Impact Center to nearby alternative schools, some key differences emerge. For instance, Texas Empowerment Academy in Austin serves a predominantly African American student population and has a higher four-year graduation rate, while Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin has higher test scores in certain subject areas. Overall, Alter Impact Center appears to be serving a unique student population with significant economic and academic challenges, and the school's focus on supporting these students through alternative education approaches is evident.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

 4125b F M 967
       Buda, TX  78610-9390


(512) 268-8473

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2285th of 2,361 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $137,935 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.2 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.3%
White:
6.0%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Alter Impact Center ranks worse than 96.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alter Impact Center ranks worse than 90.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.3%), White (6%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alter Impact Center is 6.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alter Impact Center is $137,935.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alter Impact Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alter Impact Center 2285th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Alter Impact Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Alter Impact Center 1794th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Alter Impact Center in the ranking list.)

Hays Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays Consolidated Independent School District 456th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alter Impact Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.20 2125th 2193 3.1%
2023 9.29 2225th 2330 4.5%
2024 8.08 2285th 2361 3.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.15 1526th 1720 11.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.49 1981st 2073 4.4%
2022 12.84 2122nd 2220 4.4%
2023 8.84 2192nd 2251 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.40 2134th 2221 3.9%
2023 8.39 2177th 2241 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.88 2057th 2058 0.0%
2022 13.76 2111th 2182 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.43 1919th 2069 7.2%
2022 17.15 1983rd 2228 11.0%
2023 12.72 2088th 2245 7.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.98 1906th 1935 1.5%
2022 8.06 2048th 2077 1.4%
2023 9.82 2057th 2116 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.69 1735th 1857 6.6%
2021 9.42 1707th 1861 8.3%
2022 7.32 1753rd 1876 6.6%
2023 15.89 1664th 1961 15.1%
2024 9.63 1794th 1987 9.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.78 1131st 1136 0.4%
2022 8.95 1258th 1278 1.6%
2023 14.48 1245th 1371 9.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.14 1183rd 1357 12.8%
2022 22.95 1237th 1418 12.8%
2023 14.88 1406th 1478 4.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.03 1717th 1818 5.6%
2022 5.81 1759th 1847 4.8%
2023 16.64 1634th 1897 13.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.86 1711th 1798 4.8%
2022 3.10 1790th 1841 2.8%
2023 23.56 1461st 1891 22.7%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.86 1710th 1810 5.5%
2021 19.13 1595th 1829 12.8%
2022 9.86 1772nd 1837 3.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.66 1776th 1824 2.6%
2021 1.37 1832nd 1840 0.4%
2022 10.40 1688th 1853 8.9%
2023 15.05 1643rd 1913 14.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.02 1634th 1714 4.7%
2021 4.01 1700th 1743 2.5%
2022 3.95 1705th 1762 3.2%
2023 12.97 1597th 1820 12.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Alter Impact Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.45 1511th 1526 1.0%
2022 33.92 1073rd 1525 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alter Impact Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 9 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1996 9 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1997 12 1 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1998 20 2 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1999 13 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2000 16 3 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2001 12 3 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2002 12 2 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2003 12 2 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2004 14 2 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2005 17 2 1 42 1 n/a n/a 0 63
2006 23 1 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2007 20 5 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 12 6 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 73
2009 17 2 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2010 10 2 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2011 14 3 2 61 0 0 1 0 81
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 7 5 0 33 0 0 2 0 47
2020 12 2 0 41 0 0 1 0 56
2021 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 12
2022 14 6 1 59 1 1 3 0 85
2023 5 4 0 70 0 0 4 0 83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alter Impact Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 19 4.0 4.8 31.6
1996 19 4.0 4.8 31.6
1997 31 4.0 7.8 41.9
1998 52 4.0 13.0 40.4
1999 25 5.0 5.0 48
2000 38 3.8 10.0 52.6
2001 29 4.2 6.9 27.6
2002 41 3.3 12.4 56.1
2003 41 3.3 12.4 56.1
2004 50 5.2 9.6 50
2005 63 6.3 10.0 47.6
2006 74 6.3 11.7 56.8
2007 76 8.6 8.8 51.3
2008 73 9.0 8.1 47.9
2009 77 9.6 8.0 58.4
2010 53 8.8 6.0 54.7
2011 81 8.2 9.8 63
2012 0 n/a n/a n/a
2015 0 10.0 0.0 n/a
2016 0 10.0 0.0 n/a
2017 0 16.1 0.0 n/a
2018 0 10.8 0.0 n/a
2019 47 10.3 4.5 68.1
2020 56 10.3 5.4 51.8
2021 12 7.5 1.6 50
2022 85 27.1 3.1 68.2
2023 83 13.2 6.2 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alter Impact Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 19 4.0 4.8 31.6
1996 19 4.0 4.8 31.6
1997 31 4.0 7.8 41.9
1998 52 4.0 13.0 40.4
1999 25 5.0 5.0 48
2000 38 3.8 10.0 52.6
2001 29 4.2 6.9 27.6
2002 41 3.3 12.4 56.1
2003 41 3.3 12.4 56.1
2004 50 5.2 9.6 50
2005 63 6.3 10.0 47.6
2006 74 6.3 11.7 56.8
2007 76 8.6 8.8 51.3
2008 73 9.0 8.1 47.9
2009 77 9.6 8.0 58.4
2010 53 8.8 6.0 54.7
2011 81 8.2 9.8 63
2012 0 n/a n/a n/a
2015 0 10.0 0.0 n/a
2016 0 10.0 0.0 n/a
2017 0 16.1 0.0 n/a
2018 0 10.8 0.0 n/a
2019 47 10.3 4.5 68.1
2020 56 10.3 5.4 51.8
2021 12 7.5 1.6 50
2022 85 27.1 3.1 68.2
2023 83 13.2 6.2 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alter Impact Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (0.6%) $32,085 (99.4%) $32,270
2020 $543 (1.7%) $30,788 (98.3%) $31,330
2021 $502 (0.4%) $137,433 (99.6%) $137,935

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alter Impact Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2125th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2225th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.4%
Ranks 1735th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1664th of 1961 High schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Alter Impact Center)2917
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)3253
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alter Impact Center)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4438
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Alter Impact Center)1712
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4253
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alter Impact Center)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)2621
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Alter Impact Center)1040
 30%
   8th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5159
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alter Impact Center)108
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5851
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Alter Impact Center)207
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5349
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Alter Impact Center)013
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)3233
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Alter Impact Center)717
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6657
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Alter Impact Center)1433
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6463
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Alter Impact Center)1331
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4061
 21%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Alter Impact Center)2734
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5262
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Alter Impact Center)2250
 28%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)7575
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4783
 76.6%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3370
 112.1%
Pacific Islander00
White75
 28.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%55.4%
 12.7%


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Alter Impact Center ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Texas alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Alter Impact Center.

Students at Alter Impact Center are 84% Hispanic, 6% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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