Summary:
The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District in Texas is home to 11 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 217 to 623, and they serve a predominantly Hispanic student body, with Hispanic students making up 95.91% to 99.58% of the enrollment.
Among the standout schools in the district, Downs Fine Arts Academy stands out with the highest performance on state assessments, with 56-63% of students meeting proficiency standards in reading and math. La Encantada Elementary and Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy also demonstrate solid academic performance, with 45-60% of students meeting proficiency in reading and math. However, the district as a whole faces significant performance gaps, with some schools struggling to effectively serve their student populations, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with high rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Despite the challenges, the data suggests that high performance is achievable within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Identifying and replicating the practices of the top-performing schools could help raise the overall quality of education and address the disparities in academic outcomes across the district.
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