Alpine Independent School District (Isd)

The Alpine Independent School District (Isd) in Texas is a small district serving approximately 905 students across three schools: Alpine Elementary (PK-4), Alpine Middle (5-8), and Alpine High School (9-12). The district overall holds a 3-star rating, but performance varies dramatically between its schools.

Alpine High School is the clear standout, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 79th to 84th percentile among Texas high schools. It boasts a strong 95.1% graduation rate and outperforms the state on nearly every End-of-Course exam, such as scoring 79.31% proficient in English II Reading versus the state's 59.88%. This success is supported by the highest per-student spending ($14,625) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.9:1) in the district. In contrast, Alpine Elementary and Alpine Middle both hold 2-star ratings and struggle to meet state averages. The elementary school has the highest student-teacher ratio (15.9:1) and serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (54.67%), while the middle school shows a critical drop in math proficiency, with 7th-grade math plummeting to just 8.11% proficient compared to the state's 29.41%.

A key takeaway is the "V-shaped" performance dynamic, where the high school excels while the lower grades lag, suggesting students may experience significant academic growth between middle and high school. However, the data also reveals inconsistent year-over-year performance, likely due to small class sizes and ongoing recovery from pandemic learning loss. A bright spot is Alpine Middle's 8th-grade Social Studies scores, which consistently exceed state averages, indicating a specific area of strength that could be replicated in other subjects. Overall, the district's resource allocation appears to be a key factor, with the high school's lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending correlating with its superior outcomes.