Banquete Elementary School
Tel:
(361)387-4329
- Banquete Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Banquete Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Banquete Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Banquete Elementary School's student population of 437 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Banquete Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Banquete Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #640 out of 7953 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 82% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 18% | 28% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Banquete Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Banquete Elementary School is Banquete High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Banquete J High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Banquete Banquete J High School Grades: 6-8 | 227 students
0.1 miles
4334 4th St
Banquete, TX 78339
(361)387-6504 0.1 6-8 227 - Banquete Banquete High School Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
0.3 miles
5519 Hwy 44
Banquete, TX 78339
(361)387-8588 0.3 9-12 268 - Robstown San Pedro Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 199 students
7.0 miles
800 W Ave D
Robstown, TX 78380
(361)767-6600 7.0 PK-3 199 - Agua Dulce Agua Dulce Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 150 students
7.3 miles
1 Longhorn Dr
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361)998-2335 7.3 PK-5 150 - Robstown Robstown Early College High School Grades: 9-12 | 690 students
7.3 miles
609 Hwy 44
Robstown, TX 78380
(361)767-6600 7.3 9-12 690
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