Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

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Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission, Texas, serving 572 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school outperforms the La Joya ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR assessments, with 71.88% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to 53.35% for the district and 50.66% for the state. The school also ranks highly among Texas elementary schools for specific student groups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This is noteworthy given that the school has a 100% Hispanic student population and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.36% to 91.73% over the past three school years.

While Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary outperforms the district and state, the surrounding schools in the La Joya ISD and the Mission Consolidated ISD also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. This suggests that the districts are focused on providing quality education to their students. The higher per-student spending at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary, at $11,538 per student in the 2020-2021 school year, may be a contributing factor to the school's success, along with its effective support for specialized student groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3301 W Mile 3
       Mission, TX  78572


(956) 323-2480

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
887th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,538 Help


Students who attend Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary usually attend:

High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    La Joya Palmview High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
African American:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary ranks better than 81% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary is 14.2, which is the 4th best among 22 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary is $11,538. 12 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary 887th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.13 2015th 3465 41.8%
2005 21.57 3130th 3475 9.9%
2006 16.23 3257th 3476 6.3%
2007 36.46 2827th 3724 24.1%
2008 62.70 1489th 3768 60.5%
2009 44.34 2527th 3884 34.9%
2010 51.27 2273rd 3937 42.3%
2011 55.34 2116th 4095 48.3%
2012 60.64 1660th 4206 60.5%
2013 61.22 1658th 4221 60.7%
2014 73.21 1041st 4260 75.6%
2015 63.74 1576th 4320 63.5%
2016 62.09 1660th 4286 61.3%
2017 79.72 711th 4329 83.6%
2018 79.44 696th 4359 84.0%
2019 67.79 1160th 4479 74.1%
2021 33.39 2936th 4578 35.9%
2022 77.15 872nd 4581 81.0%
2023 74.73 969th 4647 79.1%
2024 76.21 887th 4675 81.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.66 211th 3226 93.5%
2019 70.24 632nd 3333 81.0%
2021 36.76 2259th 3446 34.4%
2022 82.70 295th 3487 91.5%
2023 78.33 448th 3556 87.4%
2024 76.43 552nd 3638 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.72 890th 3558 75.0%
2019 57.72 1030th 3684 72.0%
2021 18.82 3731st 3799 1.8%
2022 62.09 974th 3952 75.4%
2023 79.50 401st 4086 90.2%
2024 57.95 1382nd 4261 67.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.70 202nd 4264 95.3%
2019 76.54 519th 4309 88.0%
2021 41.65 2629th 4451 40.9%
2022 84.92 306th 4477 93.2%
2023 84.76 295th 4521 93.5%
2024 87.01 249th 4560 94.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.31 926th 4306 78.5%
2019 67.48 1132nd 4348 74.0%
2021 33.37 2961st 4499 34.2%
2022 80.17 670th 4561 85.3%
2023 81.61 636th 4588 86.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.78 651st 3106 79.0%
2019 72.08 661st 3184 79.2%
2021 52.88 1667th 3006 44.5%
2022 75.50 396th 2958 86.6%
2023 62.71 1300th 2980 56.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.04 195th 4240 95.4%
2019 80.23 419th 4295 90.2%
2021 40.10 2561st 4331 40.9%
2022 86.24 271st 4461 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.93 572nd 4319 86.8%
2019 65.95 1200th 4357 72.5%
2021 34.80 2861st 4498 36.4%
2022 70.56 1090th 4563 76.1%
2023 65.76 1321st 4585 71.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.89 335th 4168 92.0%
2019 73.87 689th 4188 83.5%
2021 40.53 2546th 4329 41.2%
2022 82.72 430th 4376 90.2%
2023 81.60 464th 4401 89.5%
2024 82.11 452nd 4431 89.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 0 0 835 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2003 1 0 0 835 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2004 1 1 2 457 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 0 0 1 506 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 0 0 1 538 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2007 0 0 0 419 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2008 0 0 0 571 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2009 0 0 0 731 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2010 64 3 0 626 49 n/a n/a 0 742
2011 10 1 0 699 10 0 0 0 720
2012 7 1 0 707 7 0 0 0 722
2013 4 3 0 746 2 0 0 0 755
2014 6 4 0 752 2 0 0 0 764
2015 4 2 0 734 0 0 0 0 740
2016 2 1 0 681 0 0 0 0 684
2017 3 1 2 661 0 0 0 0 667
2018 2 2 0 612 1 0 0 0 617
2019 5 2 0 637 0 0 0 0 644
2020 0 0 0 634 0 0 0 0 634
2021 0 0 0 568 0 0 0 0 568
2022 3 0 0 533 0 0 0 0 536
2023 0 0 0 572 0 0 0 0 572
2024 0 3 0 526 0 0 0 0 529

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 Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 836 48.0 17.4 46.7
2003 836 48.0 17.4 46.7
2004 461 30.8 15.0 42.1
2005 507 31.6 16.0 25.6
2006 539 34.8 15.5 15
2007 419 30.9 13.6 7.6
2008 571 38.0 15.0 2.8
2009 731 46.0 15.9 1.1
2010 742 43.8 16.9 1.2
2011 720 45.6 15.7 0.6
2012 722 43.0 16.7 0.6
2013 755 46.9 16.0 92.2
2014 764 46.4 16.4 89.7
2015 740 47.0 15.7 90.1
2016 684 43.0 15.9 85.5
2017 667 43.1 15.4 84
2018 617 40.0 15.4 82.5
2019 644 38.8 16.5 82.3
2020 634 40.9 15.4 87.7
2021 568 40.2 14.1 91.7
2022 536 39.7 13.5 89.4
2023 572 40.1 14.2 86.4
2024 529 37.1 14.2 90.5

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 Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 836 48.0 17.4 46.7
2003 836 48.0 17.4 46.7
2004 461 30.8 15.0 42.1
2005 507 31.6 16.0 25.6
2006 539 34.8 15.5 15
2007 419 30.9 13.6 7.6
2008 571 38.0 15.0 2.8
2009 731 46.0 15.9 1.1
2010 742 43.8 16.9 1.2
2011 720 45.6 15.7 0.6
2012 722 43.0 16.7 0.6
2013 755 46.9 16.0 92.2
2014 764 46.4 16.4 89.7
2015 740 47.0 15.7 90.1
2016 684 43.0 15.9 85.5
2017 667 43.1 15.4 84
2018 617 40.0 15.4 82.5
2019 644 38.8 16.5 82.3
2020 634 40.9 15.4 87.7
2021 568 40.2 14.1 91.7
2022 536 39.7 13.5 89.4
2023 572 40.1 14.2 86.4
2024 529 37.1 14.2 90.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $928 (9.3%) $9,094 (90.7%) $10,022
2020 $1,631 (15.7%) $8,770 (84.3%) $10,401
2021 $1,305 (11.3%) $10,233 (88.7%) $11,538

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1160th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 969th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)5758
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)5947
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)6027
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)6069
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)6268
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)3150
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)5158
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)5059
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary)5548
 7%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644572
 11.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic637572
 10.2%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%86.4%
 4.1%


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Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary ranks 887th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 529 students attended Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary.


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