Alpine Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Alpine Isd

Alpine ISD serves a small rural community in Brewster County in West Texas, where the district operates as a PK-12 system across three schools: an elementary, a middle school, and a high school. The district's enrollment is modest for its grade span, with roughly equal numbers of students across grade levels. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white population and smaller numbers of students from other backgrounds represented.

On state assessments, Alpine's proficiency profile shows uneven strength across subjects and grades. In early elementary, the district reaches nearly half of third graders at proficiency in both English language arts and math. Performance dips notably in the upper elementary and early middle grades, with math proficiency dropping to low levels in grades five and six before rebounding sharply by eighth grade, where roughly two-thirds of students reach proficiency in math. English language arts shows more consistent performance in the upper grades, with seventh and eighth graders reaching proficiency at rates in the mid-to-high range. Science proficiency is low in grade five but strong by eighth grade. Overall across all tested grades and subjects, the district reaches proficiency at rates that place it in the top quartile among Brewster County's districts.

The pattern suggests students build stronger skills as they move through middle school, or that the cohorts tested later show different baseline preparation. A parent might want to ask the district about what shifts in instruction or support happen between elementary and middle grades, and what factors contribute to the eighth-grade surge.

Alpine's chronic absenteeism rate of roughly one in five students is above the midpoint for the county, a soft spot worth exploring with school leadership. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range for the county, typical of a small district managing limited resources.

A significant recent development is BB-RISE, a regional career and technical education partnership launched in the 2025-26 school year that links Alpine ISD with Marathon and Marfa ISDs. Through this no-cost collaboration, Alpine students gain access to certified nursing assistant training, business management, and other CTE pathways they could not reach alone, with built-in college credit, industry certifications, and paid internship and apprenticeship opportunities available beginning in ninth grade. For a rural family weighing high school options, this represents a tangible expansion of post-secondary routes beyond what Alpine could historically provide.

The Alpine housing market shows modest values reflective of a small rural setting, with affordability well within reach for families at state and national median income levels. The community appears stable economically, though a parent should recognize that a district this size inherently has fewer elective offerings and specialized staff than larger systems.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

918

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 62%

Black 1%

White 34%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

42%

51%

Gr 4

29%

49%

Gr 5

—

61%

Gr 6

33%

43%

Gr 7

56%

54%

Gr 8

47%

66%

Math

Gr 3

42%

—

Gr 4

—

37%

Gr 5

—

24%

Gr 6

23%

Gr 7

33%

26%

Gr 8

59%

70%

Science

Gr 5

—

19%

Gr 8

41%

64%

Social studies

Gr 8

47%

46%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

37%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

10%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

25%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

ALPINE EL

ALPINE H S

ALPINE MIDDLE

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

27%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

16%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

46%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$251,680

Year-over-year change+1.0%

vs. state typical0.83x

vs. national typical0.68x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79830	Alpine	$252K	+1.0%	99.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,270/mo

Home price / national median income3.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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