For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 353 students in Benavides Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Benavides Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Benavides Independent School District, which is ranked #984 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
53%
# Black Students
5 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
31 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
9%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
54
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,632 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,221 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Benavides Independent School District?
Benavides Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 353 students.
What is the rank of Benavides Independent School District?
Benavides Independent School District is ranked #984 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benavides Independent School District?
88% of Benavides Independent School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benavides Independent School District?
Benavides Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Benavides Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,221 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
