San Benito CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,075 students in San Benito CISD 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 San Benito CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
San Benito CISD School District, which is ranked #989 of all 1,197 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 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
8,917 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
53%
# Black Students
15 Students
708,944 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
132 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
2%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
702
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
551
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
572
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
633
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
642
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
639
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
614
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
638
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
651
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
676
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
733
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
711
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
693
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
620
368,169
# 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 $16,882 is higher than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,221 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Benito CISD School District?
San Benito CISD School District manages 23 public schools serving 9,075 students.
What is the rank of San Benito CISD School District?
San Benito CISD School District is ranked #989 out of 1,197 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito CISD School District?
98% of San Benito CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Benito CISD School District?
San Benito CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is San Benito CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,221 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 23 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,075 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
