Hester Juvenile Detent
Tel:
(956)399-3075
- Hester Juvenile Detent serves 48 students in grades 4-11.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Hester Juvenile Detent places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Hester Juvenile Detent's student population of 48 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-11 |
| Total Students | 48 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hester Juvenile Detent's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hester Juvenile Detent is 0.08, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7794 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Benito Cisd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hester Juvenile Detent is Cameron Co J J A E P (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cameron Co J J A E P (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cameron Co J J A E P (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Benito Cameron Co J J A E P Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 26 students
0.0 miles
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956)361-4629 0.0 6-12 26 - San Benito Berta Cabaza Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 904 students
0.4 miles
2901 Shafer Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956)361-6600 0.4 6-8 904 - San Benito Rising Scholars Academy Of South Texas Grades: 7-8 | 448 students
0.5 miles
151 S Helen Moore Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956)399-4358 0.5 7-8 448 - San Benito San Benito High School Grades: 10-12 | 2168 students
0.9 miles
450 S Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956)361-6500 0.9 10-12 2168 - San Benito Midvalley Academy-san Benito Charter High School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 154 students
1.0 miles
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956)276-9930 1.0 9-12 154
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