Alton Elementary

Summary:

Alton Elementary is a public elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 390 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 527 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alton Elementary faces several challenges, including a very high Hispanic student population (98-99%), significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and a declining statewide ranking, from the top 27% of Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 to the bottom 40% in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, Alton Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 94%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, while Alton Elementary is part of the same school district as several nearby schools, such as Hilda C Escobar/Alicia C Rios Elementary and Mims Elementary, its performance is generally lower across various metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. Despite increased spending per student at Alton Elementary, from $10,313 in 2019-2020 to $11,252 in 2020-2021, these investments have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 205 N Chicago
       Alton, TX  78573


(956) 323-7600

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2808th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,252 Help


Students who attend Alton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rafael A Cantu J H
High:    Mission Collegiate High School
    Veterans Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.6%
White:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alton Elementary ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.6%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alton Elementary is 14.7, which is the 4th best among 14 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alton Elementary is $11,252. 8 elementary schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alton Elementary 2808th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Mission Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Consolidated Independent School District 527th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.81 3129th 3465 9.7%
2005 31.44 2813th 3475 19.1%
2006 40.27 2493rd 3476 28.3%
2007 36.40 2833rd 3724 23.9%
2008 33.27 2986th 3768 20.8%
2009 30.67 3165th 3884 18.5%
2010 28.40 3342nd 3937 15.1%
2011 18.26 3781st 4095 7.7%
2012 22.28 3763rd 4206 10.5%
2013 19.80 3805th 4221 9.9%
2014 47.55 2484th 4260 41.7%
2015 43.13 2689th 4320 37.8%
2016 50.74 2270th 4286 47.0%
2017 64.07 1292nd 4329 70.2%
2018 72.73 933rd 4359 78.6%
2019 66.79 1200th 4479 73.2%
2021 25.85 3454th 4578 24.6%
2022 33.19 3168th 4581 30.8%
2023 43.08 2602nd 4647 44.0%
2024 40.02 2808th 4675 39.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.04 196th 3226 93.9%
2019 72.12 566th 3333 83.0%
2021 26.35 2887th 3446 16.2%
2022 28.20 2849th 3487 18.3%
2023 35.09 2517th 3556 29.2%
2024 18.39 3330th 3638 8.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 19.38 3463rd 3684 6.0%
2021 29.38 2855th 3799 24.8%
2022 17.85 3769th 3952 4.6%
2023 26.54 3376th 4086 17.4%
2024 42.83 2362nd 4261 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.42 363rd 4264 91.5%
2019 76.85 506th 4309 88.3%
2021 34.69 3073rd 4451 31.0%
2022 42.05 2691st 4477 39.9%
2023 57.31 1698th 4521 62.4%
2024 52.57 2020th 4560 55.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.42 1014th 4306 76.5%
2019 72.30 917th 4348 78.9%
2021 27.60 3347th 4499 25.6%
2022 30.80 3371st 4561 26.1%
2023 43.68 2565th 4588 44.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.81 882nd 3106 71.6%
2019 65.15 1160th 3184 63.6%
2021 25.46 2454th 3006 18.4%
2022 45.76 2017th 2958 31.8%
2023 44.79 2121st 2980 28.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.74 158th 4240 96.3%
2019 80.11 424th 4295 90.1%
2021 44.62 2213th 4331 48.9%
2022 58.93 1485th 4461 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 923rd 4319 78.6%
2019 59.35 1493rd 4357 65.7%
2021 26.45 3429th 4498 23.8%
2022 35.98 3001st 4563 34.2%
2023 42.44 2600th 4585 43.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.43 539th 4168 87.1%
2019 71.81 785th 4188 81.3%
2021 31.19 3151st 4329 27.2%
2022 39.13 2808th 4376 35.8%
2023 48.83 2125th 4401 51.7%
2024 46.03 2356th 4431 46.8%
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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.

Alton Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Alton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 10 0 0 695 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1990 9 0 0 713 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1991 11 1 0 806 0 n/a n/a -65 753
1992 7 1 0 788 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1993 1 3 0 664 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 4 4 0 719 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1995 0 1 0 739 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1996 0 1 0 739 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1997 4 1 0 777 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1998 4 1 0 781 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 4 0 0 746 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 6 1 0 782 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 2 3 0 789 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2002 6 2 0 847 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2003 6 2 0 847 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2004 5 3 0 629 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 3 3 0 676 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 4 3 0 659 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 4 1 0 653 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 9 2 0 644 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2009 8 2 0 568 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2010 8 0 0 553 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 2 0 0 581 1 0 2 0 586
2012 1 0 0 528 1 0 2 0 532
2013 1 0 0 528 1 0 2 0 532
2014 1 0 0 503 0 0 0 0 504
2015 2 0 0 475 0 0 0 0 477
2016 0 1 0 502 0 0 0 0 503
2017 0 0 0 484 1 0 1 0 486
2018 1 0 0 458 1 0 1 0 461
2019 1 2 0 431 1 0 1 0 436
2020 0 0 0 418 1 0 1 0 420
2021 0 5 0 435 1 0 0 0 441
2022 1 2 0 370 1 0 0 0 374
2023 1 0 0 388 1 0 0 0 390
2024 8 0 0 329 0 0 0 0 337

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 Alton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 705 n/a n/a n/a
1990 722 41.0 17.6 n/a
1991 753 53.7 14.0 n/a
1992 796 44.4 17.9 89.2
1993 668 40.0 16.7 91.8
1994 727 40.1 18.1 89.8
1995 740 42.0 17.6 91.6
1996 740 42.0 17.6 91.6
1997 782 47.0 16.6 92.7
1998 786 50.0 15.7 88.2
1999 750 44.7 16.8 93.9
2000 789 42.1 18.7 4.6
2001 794 45.8 17.3 0
2002 855 51.2 16.7 0
2003 855 51.2 16.7 0
2004 637 39.7 16.0 0
2005 682 40.1 17.0 0
2006 666 39.3 16.9 0
2007 658 34.7 19.0 0
2008 655 37.9 17.3 0
2009 578 36.1 16.0 0
2010 562 36.4 15.4 0
2011 586 34.1 17.1 0
2012 532 29.5 18.0 0
2013 532 30.1 17.6 91.4
2014 504 29.9 16.8 91.9
2015 477 29.0 16.4 91.2
2016 503 31.0 16.2 91.3
2017 486 32.0 15.1 89.7
2018 461 29.2 15.7 91.3
2019 436 28.3 15.3 94.7
2020 420 27.0 15.5 92.9
2021 441 26.4 16.6 94.8
2022 374 23.0 16.2 94.1
2023 390 22.5 17.3 94.9
2024 337 22.8 14.7 92.3

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 Alton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 705 n/a n/a n/a
1990 722 41.0 17.6 n/a
1991 753 53.7 14.0 n/a
1992 796 44.4 17.9 89.2
1993 668 40.0 16.7 91.8
1994 727 40.1 18.1 89.8
1995 740 42.0 17.6 91.6
1996 740 42.0 17.6 91.6
1997 782 47.0 16.6 92.7
1998 786 50.0 15.7 88.2
1999 750 44.7 16.8 93.9
2000 789 42.1 18.7 4.6
2001 794 45.8 17.3 0
2002 855 51.2 16.7 0
2003 855 51.2 16.7 0
2004 637 39.7 16.0 0
2005 682 40.1 17.0 0
2006 666 39.3 16.9 0
2007 658 34.7 19.0 0
2008 655 37.9 17.3 0
2009 578 36.1 16.0 0
2010 562 36.4 15.4 0
2011 586 34.1 17.1 0
2012 532 29.5 18.0 0
2013 532 30.1 17.6 91.4
2014 504 29.9 16.8 91.9
2015 477 29.0 16.4 91.2
2016 503 31.0 16.2 91.3
2017 486 32.0 15.1 89.7
2018 461 29.2 15.7 91.3
2019 436 28.3 15.3 94.7
2020 420 27.0 15.5 92.9
2021 441 26.4 16.6 94.8
2022 374 23.0 16.2 94.1
2023 390 22.5 17.3 94.9
2024 337 22.8 14.7 92.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $734 (7.1%) $9,618 (92.9%) $10,352
2020 $552 (5.4%) $9,762 (94.7%) $10,313
2021 $986 (8.8%) $10,265 (91.2%) $11,252

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1200th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2602nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4151
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alton Elementary)4125
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)505
 45%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)7044
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4940
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alton Elementary)6547
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4943
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)1535
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)2633
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)6458
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5252
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alton Elementary)5253
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5649
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alton Elementary)6224
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)5325
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)5417
 37%
   5th Grade Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4336
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436390
 10.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic431388
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.7%94.9%
 0.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Alton Elementary.

Students at Alton Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Alton Elementary ranks 2808th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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