Summary:
The Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd) serves 2,612 students across five schools—two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school—in a highly ranked Texas district that places in the top 18% statewide with a 4-star rating.
For parents, the standout school is Van Alstyne J H, which earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile, with a perfect 0% dropout rate and 100% of its Algebra I students scoring proficient. In contrast, Van Alstyne Middle struggles with math, where only 32-37% of 5th and 6th graders are proficient—well below state averages. Van Alstyne High School is a pillar of consistency, maintaining a 4-star rating for three years with a 99.3% graduation rate and strong scores in Biology (87% proficient) and English II (84% proficient). Among elementary schools, John And Nelda Partin Elementary shows an upward trend in reading and has the lowest economic disadvantage rate at 16%, while Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary has the highest at 27%.
Key takeaways include a district-wide strength in reading, with nearly every school outperforming state averages, but a clear "math gap" emerges in middle school. Interestingly, Van Alstyne J H achieves top performance despite having the lowest per-student spending ($8,350), while Van Alstyne High School spends the most ($9,707) but doesn't match that ranking. The district's low dropout rate (0.2%) and consistent high school performance make it a reliable choice for families seeking strong literacy outcomes and post-secondary preparation.
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