Benavides Heights Elementary

Summary:

Benavides Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass, Texas, serving 301 students in grades 1-6. The school is part of the Eagle Pass Independent School District, which is ranked 553 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benavides Heights Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2,300 and 3,972 out of over 4,500 schools in recent years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 26.67% to 51.11%, compared to the state average of 48.85% to 54.45%. The school's performance is also consistently lower for subgroups such as female students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

The nearby schools in the Eagle Pass Independent School District, such as Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary, Juan N. Seguin Elementary, and San Luis Elementary, also struggle academically, with most of them ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. However, some schools, like Liberty Elementary and Nellie Mae Glass Elementary, perform significantly better than Benavides Heights Elementary and the district average, suggesting that there is potential for improvement within the district.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 1750 Mesa Dr
       Eagle Pass, TX  78852-5400


(830) 758-7006

District: Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3273rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,433 Help


Students who attend Benavides Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial J H
High:    C C Winn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
African American:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Compare Details Benavides Heights Elementary ranks worse than 70% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), American Indian (0.3%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benavides Heights Elementary is 14.3, which is the lowest among 19 elementary schools in the Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benavides Heights Elementary is $11,433, which is the 2nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benavides Heights Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd) 553rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benavides Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.41 2047th 3465 40.9%
2005 37.38 2576th 3475 25.9%
2006 45.09 2282nd 3476 34.3%
2007 46.67 2379th 3724 36.1%
2008 46.67 2340th 3768 37.9%
2009 43.42 2572nd 3884 33.8%
2010 57.18 1947th 3937 50.5%
2011 30.87 3353rd 4095 18.1%
2012 54.92 1998th 4206 52.5%
2013 53.13 2116th 4221 49.9%
2014 50.49 2301st 4260 46.0%
2015 38.60 2924th 4320 32.3%
2016 41.79 2729th 4286 36.3%
2017 44.14 2278th 4329 47.4%
2018 53.27 1838th 4359 57.8%
2019 45.29 2325th 4479 48.1%
2021 18.66 3972nd 4578 13.2%
2022 38.33 2838th 4581 38.0%
2023 35.00 3089th 4647 33.5%
2024 32.63 3273rd 4675 30.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.74 2335th 3226 27.6%
2019 24.16 2928th 3333 12.2%
2021 13.01 3399th 3446 1.4%
2022 24.54 3005th 3487 13.8%
2023 22.34 3147th 3556 11.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.74 2604th 3558 26.8%
2019 53.58 1223rd 3684 66.8%
2022 61.28 1006th 3952 74.5%
2023 28.99 3194th 4086 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.90 997th 4264 76.6%
2019 59.65 1377th 4309 68.0%
2021 24.97 3737th 4451 16.0%
2022 42.51 2657th 4477 40.7%
2023 38.51 2977th 4521 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.74 2019th 4306 53.1%
2019 53.10 1875th 4348 56.9%
2021 14.46 4256th 4499 5.4%
2022 36.02 3042nd 4561 33.3%
2023 32.07 3264th 4588 28.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 1380th 3106 55.6%
2019 59.18 1559th 3184 51.0%
2021 31.80 2295th 3006 23.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.61 2254th 4240 46.8%
2019 35.26 3025th 4295 29.6%
2021 21.25 3978th 4331 8.2%
2022 50.22 2078th 4461 53.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.57 1765th 4319 59.1%
2019 35.21 2978th 4357 31.7%
2021 24.78 3542nd 4498 21.3%
2022 41.54 2650th 4563 41.9%
2023 39.87 2774th 4585 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benavides Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.17 1372nd 4168 67.1%
2019 52.39 1821st 4188 56.5%
2021 23.16 3685th 4329 14.9%
2022 44.26 2500th 4376 42.9%
2023 41.10 2693rd 4401 38.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Benavides Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 2 0 0 460 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 2 0 0 479 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 2 0 0 538 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1992 1 0 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 4 0 0 550 3 n/a n/a 0 557
1994 3 0 0 506 5 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 2 0 1 465 3 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 2 0 1 465 3 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 1 0 1 505 6 n/a n/a 0 513
1998 5 0 1 489 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 2 0 1 511 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 3 0 1 489 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2001 2 0 0 448 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 0 0 0 434 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 0 0 0 434 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 1 0 0 447 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 0 0 2 446 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 3 0 1 448 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 0 0 0 412 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 0 0 0 421 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 0 0 0 394 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 3 0 0 406 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 1 0 0 349 4 0 0 0 354
2012 1 1 0 321 3 0 0 0 326
2013 1 0 0 320 0 0 0 0 321
2014 0 0 0 335 0 0 0 0 335
2015 0 0 0 339 0 0 0 0 339
2016 1 0 1 342 0 0 0 0 344
2017 0 0 0 338 0 0 0 0 338
2018 0 0 0 313 0 0 0 0 313
2019 0 0 0 319 1 0 0 0 320
2020 0 0 0 302 0 0 0 0 302
2021 0 0 0 293 0 0 0 0 293
2022 0 0 0 274 1 0 0 0 275
2023 0 1 0 299 1 0 0 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benavides Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 462 n/a n/a n/a
1990 481 27.0 17.8 n/a
1991 541 27.1 19.9 n/a
1992 456 29.0 15.7 95
1993 557 30.0 18.6 94.1
1994 514 28.2 18.2 89.7
1995 471 29.1 16.2 91.5
1996 471 29.1 16.2 91.5
1997 513 30.0 17.1 92.6
1998 498 32.0 15.6 92.6
1999 516 32.5 15.9 95
2000 494 33.4 14.8 94.9
2001 451 31.5 14.3 84.5
2002 434 30.3 14.3 98.8
2003 434 30.3 14.3 98.8
2004 448 28.5 15.7 94.2
2005 450 28.6 15.7 93.1
2006 452 29.4 15.4 0.2
2007 413 29.2 14.1 n/a
2008 422 30.5 13.8 0
2009 396 27.9 14.2 0.5
2010 412 28.5 14.4 0.5
2011 354 25.0 14.1 0
2012 326 21.2 15.3 0
2013 321 24.0 13.3 83.2
2014 335 22.2 15.0 83.3
2015 339 22.0 15.4 81.7
2016 344 21.0 16.3 86.3
2017 338 21.4 15.7 82.8
2018 313 21.0 14.9 85.9
2019 320 20.0 16.0 88.8
2020 302 20.0 15.1 88.1
2021 293 21.0 13.9 87.4
2022 275 21.0 13.0 87.6
2023 301 21.0 14.3 90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benavides Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 462 n/a n/a n/a
1990 481 27.0 17.8 n/a
1991 541 27.1 19.9 n/a
1992 456 29.0 15.7 95
1993 557 30.0 18.6 94.1
1994 514 28.2 18.2 89.7
1995 471 29.1 16.2 91.5
1996 471 29.1 16.2 91.5
1997 513 30.0 17.1 92.6
1998 498 32.0 15.6 92.6
1999 516 32.5 15.9 95
2000 494 33.4 14.8 94.9
2001 451 31.5 14.3 84.5
2002 434 30.3 14.3 98.8
2003 434 30.3 14.3 98.8
2004 448 28.5 15.7 94.2
2005 450 28.6 15.7 93.1
2006 452 29.4 15.4 0.2
2007 413 29.2 14.1 n/a
2008 422 30.5 13.8 0
2009 396 27.9 14.2 0.5
2010 412 28.5 14.4 0.5
2011 354 25.0 14.1 0
2012 326 21.2 15.3 0
2013 321 24.0 13.3 83.2
2014 335 22.2 15.0 83.3
2015 339 22.0 15.4 81.7
2016 344 21.0 16.3 86.3
2017 338 21.4 15.7 82.8
2018 313 21.0 14.9 85.9
2019 320 20.0 16.0 88.8
2020 302 20.0 15.1 88.1
2021 293 21.0 13.9 87.4
2022 275 21.0 13.0 87.6
2023 301 21.0 14.3 90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benavides Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,385 (12.7%) $9,481 (87.3%) $10,866
2020 $1,397 (12.7%) $9,610 (87.3%) $11,008
2021 $3,759 (32.9%) $7,675 (67.1%) $11,433

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benavides Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2325th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3089th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Benavides Heights Elementary)2833
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))4141
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benavides Heights Elementary)4520
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Benavides Heights Elementary)5228
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))4436
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Heights Elementary)3831
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))4343
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Benavides Heights Elementary)6022
 38%
   4th Grade Reading (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))3223
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Heights Elementary)2011
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))2122
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Benavides Heights Elementary)4648
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Heights Elementary)6060
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Benavides Heights Elementary)4431
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))4935
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Benavides Heights Elementary)2132
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))3546
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Heights Elementary)4039
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Pass Independent School District (Isd))5941
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320301
 5.9%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic319299
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.8%90.4%
 1.6%


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Students who attend Benavides Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial J H
High : C C Winn High School

Benavides Heights Elementary ranks 3273rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Benavides Heights Elementary.

Students at Benavides Heights Elementary are 99% Hispanic.


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