Benavides ISD School District

106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341-0916
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Benavides ISD 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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 233 students in Benavides ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Benavides ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
233 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Benavides ISD School District, which is ranked #1009 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1024 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Benavides ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benavides ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benavides ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Benavides ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
232 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
n/a
694,243 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1 Student
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
n/a
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
15
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,227 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,150 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Benavides ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Benavides ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,227
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Benavides ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$32,150
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Benavides ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Benavides ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Benavides Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benavides ISD School District?
Benavides ISD School District manages 2 public schools serving 233 students.
What is the rank of Benavides ISD School District?
Benavides ISD School District is ranked #1009 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Benavides ISD School District?
100% of Benavides ISD School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benavides ISD School District?
Benavides ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Benavides ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,150 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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