Monte Alto H S
Monte Alto, TX · Monte Alto ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
1,319th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
25149 1ST ST, Monte Alto, TX 78538
(956)262-1381NCES ID 483123012311Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Monte Alto H S 1,319th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 21% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 168 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 281 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.9% | 98.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $153K in zip 78538 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Monte Alto H S in?
Monte Alto H S is part of the Monte Alto ISD district in Monte Alto, Texas.
Is Monte Alto H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monte Alto H S 1,319th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Monte Alto H S?
Hispanic 99%, White 1% (281 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monte Alto H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78538 is $153K 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.