Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fred Booth serves the northern part of San Benito, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy's student population of 441 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy is 0.08, 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
#7023 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy is ranked #7023 out of 8,096 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy?
441 students attend Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy?
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy offer ?
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy part of?
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy is part of San Benito CISD School District.
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