Serving 558 students in grades 6-8, San Benito Riverside Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Benito Riverside Middle serves the southwest part of San Benito, TX, covering an area of approximately 56.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Benito Riverside Middle School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Benito Riverside Middle 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 San Benito Riverside Middle School is 0.02, 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
#6088 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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 San Benito Riverside Middle School's ranking?
San Benito Riverside Middle School is ranked #6088 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend San Benito Riverside Middle School?
558 students attend San Benito Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of San Benito Riverside Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Benito Riverside Middle School?
San Benito Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Benito Riverside Middle School offer ?
San Benito Riverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is San Benito Riverside Middle School part of?
San Benito Riverside Middle School is part of San Benito CISD School District.
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