The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Floresville Alter Ctr
Floresville Alternative Center serves students in grades five through twelve in Wilson County as a public alternative school within Floresville ISD. The school enrolls a small population, with the majority of students in ninth grade. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller populations of white and Black students.
State testing data from the most recent year show proficiency concentrated in English language arts, where roughly three in ten seventh-grade students performed at proficient or above. Math proficiency across the grades where data was available remains very low. Proficiency rates in science and social studies could not be computed due to small tested cohort sizes. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the districts in Wilson County. The specific mission and design of this alternative school likely means that state testing measures alone do not reflect the full scope of what the program aims to accomplish with its students.
As an alternative school, Floresville Alternative Center serves a population often characterized by disrupted traditional school attendance, behavioral needs, or academic disengagement. The setting offers a smaller, more structured environment than a conventional high school. Students here are working toward graduation alongside younger students still in middle grades. The ninth-grade concentration suggests the school receives referrals primarily during the transition into high school.
No graduation rate data was reported for the school, which is typical for alternative settings where the typical four-year cohort model does not apply and students often enroll mid-stream. A parent considering this program should speak directly with the school about its graduation pathways, typical time to degree for students who enroll at various entry points, and the specific academic supports and structure available. Beyond test scores, questions about course offerings, counseling, work-experience or dual-credit opportunities, and the school's engagement with families would give a fuller picture of whether the program matches a student's needs.
Housing in the Floresville area is moderately priced and stable. The community faces standard employment and economic conditions consistent with south-central Texas.
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