Summary:
The Alvarado Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates four elementary schools serving grades PK-5: Alvarado Intermediate, Alvarado El-South, Lillian Elementary, and Alvarado El-North. The district as a whole is ranked 636 out of 961 school districts in Texas and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other districts in the state.
Among the four elementary schools, Lillian Elementary stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.8 and the highest spending per student at $11,975. However, it also has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 77.36%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Alvarado Intermediate has the highest enrollment with 809 students and has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 3402 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 3043 out of 4651 in 2024-2025.
The academic performance of the Alvarado ISD elementary schools is a concern, with STAAR test scores generally lower than the state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. The high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients across all four schools, ranging from 70.07% to 77.36%, suggest that the district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the overall lower performance. The district may need to focus on targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success and improve its standing.
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