Serving 923 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benavidez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Benavidez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Benavidez Elementary School's student population of 923 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
Benavidez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benavidez Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7354 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Benavidez Elementary School is ranked #7354 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Benavidez Elementary School often compared to?
Benavidez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Benavidez Elementary School?
923 students attend Benavidez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Benavidez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benavidez Elementary School?
Benavidez Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benavidez Elementary School offer ?
Benavidez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benavidez Elementary School part of?
Benavidez Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Benavidez Elementary School located?
Benavidez Elementary School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Gulfton.
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