Alvin ISD at a Glance
Academic Performance Alvin ISD is an accredited district with a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency. Nine of the schools are rated Exemplary and ten are rated Recognized. Growth Since 1999 the district has experienced a 33% growth in student population. Over the last five years, property values have increased from a little over $1 billion to almost $5 billion. District Size Alvin ISD covers 250 square miles in Brazoria County and serves the communities of Alvin, Manvel, Iowa Colony, Liverpool, Amsterdam, and parts of Rosharon, Arcola, and Pearland.
Finances The budget for 2009-2010 is $130,163,630. Tax Rate The 2010 tax rate is $1.304 per $100 assessed market value, which is 2.4 cents less than the 2009 rate of $1.328. Campuses The district has two high schools, one academic alternative school, one behavior alternative school, five junior high schools and thirteen elementary schools. Employees Alvin ISD employs approximately 2,300 people dedicated to the district's educational mission. Over half of these employees work directly with students on a daily basis. About 20% of the districts' teachers hold advanced degrees. Teacher Salaries A beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree earns $45,000 and a beginning teacher with a master ' s degree earns $46,000. Alvin ISD provides a comprehensive benefits package, part of which is paid by the district.
Ethnic Composition The district's ethnic composition is 40% White, 41% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Asian or Pacific Islander, and 1% other. |
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