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Hester Juvenile Detent

2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
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Bottom 50%
Serving 34 students in grades 5-11, Hester Juvenile Detent 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-11
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hester Juvenile Detent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hester Juvenile Detent's student population of 34 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
34 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hester Juvenile Detent 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 Hester Juvenile Detent is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Hester Juvenile Detent and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hester Juvenile Detent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hester Juvenile Detent's ranking?
Hester Juvenile Detent is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hester Juvenile Detent?
The graduation rate of Hester Juvenile Detent is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hester Juvenile Detent?
34 students attend Hester Juvenile Detent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hester Juvenile Detent students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hester Juvenile Detent?
Hester Juvenile Detent has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hester Juvenile Detent offer ?
Hester Juvenile Detent offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Hester Juvenile Detent part of?
Hester Juvenile Detent is part of San Benito CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-11
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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