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Banquete Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 744 students in Banquete Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Banquete Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
744 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Banquete Independent School District, which is ranked #412 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#412 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
84%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
15%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,942 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,095 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,942
$13,371
Spending / Student
$22,095
$14,099
Best Banquete Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banquete Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5436 Bulldog Ln
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Banquete J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4334 4th St
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-6504
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-6504
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Banquete High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5519 Hwy 44
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-2551
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Banquete Independent School District?
Banquete Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 744 students.
What is the rank of Banquete Independent School District?
Banquete Independent School District is ranked #412 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Banquete Independent School District?
84% of Banquete Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Banquete Independent School District?
Banquete Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Banquete Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,095 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
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