Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benavides Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benavides Elementary serves the northwest part of Brownsville, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benavides Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Benavides Elementary School's student population of 818 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
818 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benavides Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benavides Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benavides Elementary School's ranking?
Benavides Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Benavides Elementary School often compared to?
Benavides Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yturria Elementary School, Ortiz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Benavides Elementary School?
818 students attend Benavides Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benavides Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benavides Elementary School?
Benavides Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benavides Elementary School offer ?
Benavides Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benavides Elementary School part of?
Benavides Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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