Is Monte Alto High School a good school?

Monte Alto High School ranks 1415 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Monte Alto High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended Monte Alto High School.

What is the racial makeup of Monte Alto High School?

Students at Monte Alto High School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

What schools feed into Monte Alto High School?

Monte Alto High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Roberto Garate Elementary Middle : Jose Borrego Middle

Monte Alto High School

Summary:

Monte Alto High School is a public high school serving 295 students in grades 9-12 in Monte Alto, Texas, which is part of the Idea Public Schools district. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 98.31% of students identifying as Hispanic.

While Monte Alto High School has relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 90.7% to 98.4% over the past five years, its academic performance is consistently in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams are significantly below the state average, with scores ranging from just 1% to 44.71% across different subject areas and years. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Idea Edinburg College Preparatory and Idea Toros College Preparatory, Monte Alto High School's performance gap is quite significant.

Further analysis reveals that the school's underperformance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low-income households, all of whom are ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools. The school's migrant student population also faces unique challenges, with rankings ranging from 89 out of 93 Texas high schools to 43 out of 114 Texas high schools over the past three years. These findings suggest that Monte Alto High School may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the diverse needs of its student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

25149 1st St
Monte Alto, TX 78538-9719

(956) 262-1381

District: Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1415^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,828

Feeder schools for Monte Alto High School:

Elementary:	Roberto Garate Elementary
Middle:	Jose Borrego Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.3%

White:

1.4%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monte Alto High School ranks worse than 71.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.61. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Monte Alto High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1.4%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monte Alto High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Monte Alto High School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monte Alto High School is $14,828.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Monte Alto High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Monte Alto High School 1415^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Monte Alto High School in the ranking list.)

Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd) 751^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	44.19	1226^th	1672	26.7%
2012	17.27	1434^th	1603	10.5%
2013	21.92	1407^th	1652	14.8%
2014	33.13	1285^th	1734	25.9%
2015	37.26	1240^th	1743	28.9%
2016	31.43	1333^rd	1762	24.3%
2017	15.52	1518^th	1777	14.6%
2018	16.07	1532^nd	1797	14.7%
2019	11.68	1644^th	1857	11.5%
2021	7.84	1735^th	1861	6.8%
2022	14.80	1617^th	1876	13.8%
2023	17.73	1633^rd	1961	16.7%
2024	29.61	1415^th	1987	28.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.90	883^rd	1113	20.7%
2019	15.99	1090^th	1136	4.0%
2021	14.00	1144^th	1195	4.3%
2022	11.01	1237^th	1278	3.2%
2023	14.32	1246^th	1371	9.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.91	1259^th	1347	6.5%
2019	24.66	1153^rd	1357	15.0%
2021	25.61	1144^th	1382	17.2%
2022	49.90	550^th	1418	61.2%
2023	21.55	1315^th	1478	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.81	1531^st	1794	14.7%
2019	16.05	1628^th	1818	10.5%
2021	10.88	1705^th	1848	7.7%
2022	18.57	1571^st	1847	14.9%
2023	6.51	1782^nd	1897	6.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.92	82^nd	131	37.4%
2019	12.31	105^th	113	7.1%
2021	39.32	62^nd	97	36.1%
2022	55.87	43^rd	114	62.3%
2023	8.62	89^th	93	4.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.32	1539^th	1781	13.6%
2019	16.76	1557^th	1798	13.4%
2021	11.05	1636^th	1815	9.9%
2022	17.00	1553^rd	1841	15.6%
2023	17.82	1577^th	1891	16.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.59	1648^th	1784	7.6%
2019	14.54	1686^th	1810	6.9%
2021	9.42	1783^rd	1829	2.5%
2022	20.72	1574^th	1837	14.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.57	1618^th	1803	10.3%
2019	8.07	1707^th	1824	6.4%
2021	6.02	1763^rd	1840	4.2%
2022	14.96	1599^th	1853	13.7%
2023	14.03	1661^st	1913	13.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monte Alto High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.24	1465^th	1691	13.4%
2019	13.77	1544^th	1714	9.9%
2021	9.68	1607^th	1743	7.8%
2022	19.02	1466^th	1762	16.8%
2023	6.85	1692^nd	1820	7.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Monte Alto High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	2	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	55
2011	1	0	94	1	0	0	96
2012	3	1	140	0	0	0	144
2013	4	1	212	0	0	0	217
2014	4	1	228	0	0	0	233
2015	4	1	263	0	0	0	268
2016	4	1	278	0	0	0	283
2017	3	0	288	0	0	0	291
2018	2	0	270	0	0	0	272
2019	2	0	254	0	0	0	256
2020	3	0	261	0	0	0	264
2021	2	0	273	0	0	0	275
2022	5	0	300	1	0	0	306
2023	4	0	290	0	0	1	295

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 Monte Alto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	55	5.9	9.2	0
2011	96	8.7	10.9	0
2012	144	14.3	10.0	0
2013	217	13.8	15.7	94
2014	233	21.2	10.9	92.3
2015	268	19.0	14.1	88.8
2016	283	21.0	13.4	86.2
2017	291	21.8	13.3	90.4
2018	272	21.9	12.4	93
2019	256	19.4	13.1	94.5
2020	264	20.9	12.6	97.3
2021	275	21.6	12.6	97.5
2022	306	21.3	14.3	94.8
2023	295	22.8	12.9	90.8

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 Monte Alto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	55	5.9	9.2	0
2011	96	8.7	10.9	0
2012	144	14.3	10.0	0
2013	217	13.8	15.7	94
2014	233	21.2	10.9	92.3
2015	268	19.0	14.1	88.8
2016	283	21.0	13.4	86.2
2017	291	21.8	13.3	90.4
2018	272	21.9	12.4	93
2019	256	19.4	13.1	94.5
2020	264	20.9	12.6	97.3
2021	275	21.6	12.6	97.5
2022	306	21.3	14.3	94.8
2023	295	22.8	12.9	90.8

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 Monte Alto High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,259 (18.6%)	$14,250 (81.4%)	$17,508
2020	$1,293 (8.7%)	$13,550 (91.3%)	$14,843
2021	$2,677 (18.1%)	$12,151 (81.9%)	$14,828

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monte Alto High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1644^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1633^rd of 1961 High schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Monte Alto High School)	33	14	19%
End of Course Algebra I (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))	42	14	28%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Monte Alto High School)	26	29	3%
End of Course Biology (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))	26	29	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Monte Alto High School)	23	42	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))	23	42	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Monte Alto High School)	21	41	20%
End of Course English II Reading (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))	21	41	20%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Monte Alto High School)	40	39	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd))	40	39	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	295	15.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	254	290	14.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.5%	90.8%	3.7%

Schools Near Monte Alto High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monte Alto High School	Public	9-12	25149 1st St	Monte Alto	78538	Hidalgo County	Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-1381	295	23	12.9	90.8%	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	290 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.6	1415^th of 1987 public high schools	28.8%		17.7	1633^rd of 1961 public high schools	16.7%	218	19.3	31.2	38.2	44.7	75.0									$14,828	$2,677	$12,151
Edcouch-Elsa High School	Public	9-12	601 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6074	1,345	99	13.6	94.1%	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,342 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	1644^th of 1987 public high schools	17.3%		19.9	1596^th of 1961 public high schools	18.6%	48	15.7	28.9	34.3	39.0	51.1									$13,998	$1,769	$12,229
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy	Public	9-12	211 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-0151	33	3	9.7	93.9%	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1947^th of 1987 public high schools	2.0%		0.7	1960^th of 1961 public high schools	0.1%	13	0.0	0.0	16.7	7.1	15.4									$8,661	$810	$7,850
La Villa Early College High School	Public	9-12	200 W Hwy 107	La Villa	78562	Hidalgo County	La Villa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-4715	182	18	10.2	91.8%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.6	1532^nd of 1987 public high schools	22.9%		21.2	1574^th of 1961 public high schools	19.7%	42	13.0	30.6	40.4	54.6	51.2									$14,547	$1,857	$12,689
Lasara High School	Public	9-12	11932 Jones St	Lasara	78561	Willacy County	Lasara Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 642-3271	100	13	7.4	86.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.3	1487^th of 1987 public high schools	25.2%		32.5	1335^th of 1961 public high schools	31.9%	152		32.3	38.9	44.4	58.3									$19,511	$4,568	$14,943
Economedes High School	Public	8-12	1414 N Alamo	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2450	2,762	178	15.5	92.5%	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	2,755 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	25.3	1513^th of 1987 public high schools	23.9%		25.9	1481^st of 1961 public high schools	24.5%	32	35.4	37.1	31.3	43.3	56.5									$11,210	$896	$10,314
Lone Star H S South	Public	9-12	3801 E Monte Cristo Rd	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Lone Star School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 289-5562	131				22 (16.8%)	56 (42.7%)	52 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	1980^th of 1987 public high schools	0.4%		2.2	1944^th of 1961 public high schools	0.9%	36	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.5	0.0
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	1001 N Doolittle Rd	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 289-2321	29	6	4.4	93.1%	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.4	1917^th of 1987 public high schools	3.5%		2.4	1934^th of 1961 public high schools	1.4%	17	0.0	0.0	8.3	20.0			11.1	0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$45,908	$14,507	$31,401
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2553 Roegiers Rd	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 287-6300	759	49	15.6	82.2%	21 (2.8%)	10 (1.3%)	726 (95.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.1	524^th of 1987 public high schools	73.6%		61	655^th of 1961 public high schools	66.6%	131	61.5	61.9	57.6	80.0	80.5	52.1	54.0	69.0	36.4	44.0		40.6	48.8	$12,320	$1,434	$10,887
Idea Toros College Preparatory	Public, Charter	8-12	3300 Texas Rd	Edinburg	78542	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 961-7807	243	19	12.6	93.4%	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	238 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	1275^th of 1987 public high schools	35.8%		58.5	709^th of 1961 public high schools	63.8%	566	35.9	53.2	47.1	53.7	50.9			35.7				29.3	11.9	$14,883	$1,244	$13,639

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