Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary serves a central area within the San Benito school district, covering approximately 10 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence
School Rankings
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School 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 Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School 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
#7232 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School's ranking?
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School is ranked #7232 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School?
271 students attend Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School?
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School offer ?
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School part of?
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School is part of San Benito CISD School District.
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