Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, San Benito Riverside Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 498 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
San Benito Riverside Middle 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 San Benito Riverside Middle 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.
What is San Benito Riverside Middle School's ranking?
San Benito Riverside Middle School is ranked #5939 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend San Benito Riverside Middle School?
498 students attend San Benito Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of San Benito Riverside Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Benito Riverside Middle School?
San Benito Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Benito Riverside Middle School offer ?
San Benito Riverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is San Benito Riverside Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 498 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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