Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Secondary Alter Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Alter Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Secondary Alter Center's student population of 59 students has grown by 436% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Secondary Alter Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Secondary Alter Center?
59 students attend Secondary Alter Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Secondary Alter Center students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Secondary Alter Center?
Secondary Alter Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Secondary Alter Center offer ?
Secondary Alter Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Secondary Alter Center part of?
Secondary Alter Center is part of Harlingen CISD School District.
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