ALDINE ISD

ALDINE ISD serves 56,339 students across 82 schools in Harris County, Texas, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district experienced an 8.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, a notable contraction within its urban Houston locale.

Academically, ALDINE ISD demonstrates performance below state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 30.0% and reading proficiency at 38.0%, both significantly lower than typical state outcomes. The graduation rate of 84.6% falls 7.7 percentage points below Texas's 92.3% average, though the 2.9% dropout rate remains moderate. Chronic absenteeism is elevated at 28.4%, suggesting potential barriers to consistent student engagement.

The district serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with 86.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. Additionally, 48.1% are English learners and 11.7% receive special education services. Racially, the enrollment is predominantly Hispanic (75.2%), with smaller percentages of Black (20.8%), White (1.6%), and Asian (0.8%) students.

Financially, ALDINE ISD operates with per-pupil spending of $11,814, approximately $1,094 below the state average of $12,908. The district's $884.1 million budget derives from federal (17.1%), state (48.7%), and local (34.2%) revenue sources. This funding structure reflects reliance on state support, typical of districts serving high-poverty populations with limited local tax bases.