Local schools
Don Jeter Elementary
Don Jeter Elementary is Alvin ISD’s newest school, which officially opened March 4, 2002. With the capacity to educate 800 Pre-K through 6th grade students, Jeter Elementary’s "state of the art" campus serves the rapidly developing northwest sector of the Alvin school district.
The Texas Education Agency gave Jeter Elementary an “Exemplary” rating based on its TAAS test scores. “Exemplary” is the highest rating the Texas Education Agency can give a school. Class sizes at Don Jeter are approximately 17 children per class, compared to the state average of 20. Smaller class sizes mean more attention is given to each child, and that means your child ultimately gets a better education.
Don Jeter Elementary Website - Phone : 281-489-3920
Driving Directions
Address : 2455 County Road 58, Rosharon
Directions from SouthFork: From Hwy 288 South, exit CR 58. Turn right onto CR 58 and Don Jeter Elementary is about 2 miles down at the corner of CR 58 and CR 48.
Manvel Jr. High
Manvel Junior High is an Exemplary rated school and the home of the Warriors. In 2002, Manvel Junior High was recognized for its high test scores and low dropout rate. This school rated well above average in this respect compared to similar schools in this economic and size bracket.
Since 1995, four Manvel Junior High students have gone on to become Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their graduation class. The teachers at Manvel are exceptional as well. The 2000 and 2001 Alvin ISD Teacher of the Year are from Manvel Jr. High.
Manvel Jr. High Website - Phone : 281-489-8257
Driving Directions
Address : 7500 Lewis Lane, Manvel
Directions from SouthFork: From Hwy 288 South, turn left on Hwy. 6. Turn left at FM 1128 and Manvel Jr. High is about a half mile down on the right.
Alvin High School
In 2002, Alvin High School was recognized by the Texas Education Agency for excellent standardized test scores and low dropout rate. These test scores are above average compared to other schools in the state that are the same size.
Approximately $1 million in scholarships were granted to Alvin High School graduates in 2001. Approximately 85% of Alvin ISD graduating seniors attend college, compared to the national average of 64%.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are designed to prepare students for college and also give them the opportunity to earn college credit. Alvin ISD participates in the Advanced Placement program by offering courses in English, United States History, Government, Economics, Calculus, Biology, Foreign Language, and Physics.
Alvin High School Website - Phone : 281-585-6224
Driving Directions
Address : 802 South Johnson, Alvin
Directions from SouthFork: Travel south on Hwy 288 to H
wy 6. Head
east on Hwy. 6 to North 2nd, turn right. Turn left on West Sealy
and right on South Johnson.
