Benavidez Elementary School serves 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Benavidez Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benavidez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benavidez Elementary School's student population of 903 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benavidez Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Benavidez Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#7756 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benavidez Elementary School's ranking?
Benavidez Elementary School is ranked #7756 out of 8,079 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Benavidez Elementary School?
903 students attend Benavidez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benavidez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benavidez Elementary School?
Benavidez Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benavidez Elementary School offer ?
Benavidez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benavidez Elementary School part of?
Benavidez Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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