Alton El
Alton, TX · Mission CISD · Grades PK-5
3,057th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Alton El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Alton El 3,057th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Alton El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 144 students tested
Alton El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 337 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.8% | 97.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 2.4% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Alton El
Typical home value $218K in zip 78573 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Alton El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Cantu ElMission CISD · 0.9 mi away2,252nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 3Carl C Waitz ElMission CISD · 1.3 mi away3,201st of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 6Raquel Cavazos ElMission CISD · 1.4 mi away1,983rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 7Salinas ElMission CISD · 1.7 mi away1,683rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 53% - 5Jessie L Jensen ElSharyland ISD · 1.9 mi away2,619th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 39% - 7Hurla M Midkiff ElMission CISD · 2.3 mi away1,682nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 50% - 4Olivero Garza Sr ElSharyland ISD · 2.7 mi away2,799th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 7Diaz-Villarreal ElLa Joya ISD · 2.8 mi away1,394th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alton El in?
Alton El is part of the Mission CISD district in Alton, Texas.
Is Alton El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alton El 3,057th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Alton El?
Hispanic 98%, White 2% (337 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alton El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78573 is $218K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.