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La Paloma Elementary School

35076 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Paloma 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 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

La Paloma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
La Paloma Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
La Paloma 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 La Paloma Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Paloma Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Paloma Elementary School 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.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Paloma Elementary School 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.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of La Paloma Elementary School 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
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Paloma Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Paloma Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of La Paloma Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Paloma Elementary School 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Paloma Elementary School's ranking?
La Paloma Elementary School is ranked #4419 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend La Paloma Elementary School?
446 students attend La Paloma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of La Paloma Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Paloma Elementary School?
La Paloma Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Paloma Elementary School offer ?
La Paloma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Paloma Elementary School part of?
La Paloma Elementary School is part of San Benito CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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