Fred Booth

Summary:

Fred Booth is an elementary school located in San Benito, Texas, serving around 450 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 756 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fred Booth faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its predominantly Hispanic, economically disadvantaged student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance well below the state and district averages across reading, math, and science. Over 94% of Fred Booth's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, the nearby schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, such as Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary, Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy, and Downs Fine Arts Academy, generally perform better than Fred Booth on academic measures.

Despite the high per-student spending at Fred Booth, which is significantly more than the nearby schools, the school's academic outcomes remain consistently low, with little to no improvement over the past several years. This suggests that the additional resources are not translating into improved student achievement. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. Addressing the specific needs of these student populations and implementing a more strategic and targeted approach to resource allocation may be critical areas for improvement at Fred Booth.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 705 Zaragoza St
       San Benito, TX  78586


(956) 361-6860

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3576th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,376 Help


Students who attend Fred Booth usually attend:

Middle:    Berta Cabaza Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.8%
White:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fred Booth ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.8%), White (1.6%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred Booth is 17.6, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred Booth is $20,376, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fred Booth:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred Booth 3576th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Fred Booth in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Benito Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Benito Consolidated Independent School District 756th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fred Booth

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Rank History for all students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.68 2808th 3465 19.0%
2005 24.44 3044th 3475 12.4%
2006 28.56 2905th 3476 16.4%
2007 23.60 3289th 3724 11.7%
2008 32.97 3002nd 3768 20.3%
2009 31.66 3125th 3884 19.5%
2010 46.83 2490th 3937 36.8%
2011 46.40 2625th 4095 35.9%
2012 39.92 2894th 4206 31.2%
2013 47.25 2452nd 4221 41.9%
2014 30.57 3380th 4260 20.7%
2015 33.92 3162nd 4320 26.8%
2016 13.60 3984th 4286 7.0%
2017 21.30 3709th 4329 14.3%
2018 29.95 3196th 4359 26.7%
2019 34.55 3053rd 4479 31.8%
2021 15.91 4153rd 4578 9.3%
2022 17.33 4082nd 4581 10.9%
2023 19.69 4025th 4647 13.4%
2024 27.69 3576th 4675 23.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.74 1989th 3226 38.3%
2019 44.03 1892nd 3333 43.2%
2021 23.89 3012th 3446 12.6%
2022 24.98 2988th 3487 14.3%
2023 22.60 3129th 3556 12.0%
2024 29.70 2790th 3638 23.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.01 3511th 3558 1.3%
2019 13.80 3681st 3684 0.1%
2021 22.00 3409th 3799 10.3%
2022 30.22 3006th 3952 23.9%
2023 25.45 3444th 4086 15.7%
2024 34.52 2932nd 4261 31.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.04 2967th 4264 30.4%
2019 40.72 2728th 4309 36.7%
2021 22.15 3913th 4451 12.1%
2022 25.80 3748th 4477 16.3%
2023 27.78 3657th 4521 19.1%
2024 37.12 3089th 4560 32.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.08 3719th 4306 13.6%
2019 29.64 3350th 4348 23.0%
2021 27.65 3341st 4499 25.7%
2022 28.90 3489th 4561 23.5%
2023 24.80 3751st 4588 18.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.31 3003rd 4240 29.2%
2019 43.06 2463rd 4295 42.7%
2021 23.12 3845th 4331 11.2%
2022 29.14 3563rd 4461 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.60 2579th 4319 40.3%
2019 39.90 2669th 4357 38.7%
2021 10.22 4424th 4498 1.6%
2022 11.55 4365th 4563 4.3%
2023 17.80 4116th 4585 10.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fred Booth

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.57 2946th 4168 29.3%
2019 40.93 2565th 4188 38.8%
2021 20.10 3890th 4329 10.1%
2022 21.58 3879th 4376 11.4%
2023 24.43 3717th 4401 15.5%
2024 32.25 3271st 4431 26.2%
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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 Fred Booth

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 3 2 0 331 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1990 2 0 2 300 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1991 2 2 2 299 0 n/a n/a -102 203
1992 0 1 0 293 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 1 1 0 308 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 2 1 0 343 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 3 0 1 301 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 3 0 1 301 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 4 0 1 297 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 2 1 0 326 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 3 0 1 313 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 5 0 0 665 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2001 5 3 0 664 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 8 0 0 694 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2003 8 0 0 694 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2004 6 3 0 731 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2005 6 0 0 741 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 5 1 0 726 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 4 2 0 687 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2008 7 3 0 662 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2009 8 5 1 599 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 6 3 1 592 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2011 0 2 0 605 0 0 0 0 607
2012 0 1 0 653 0 0 0 0 654
2013 2 0 0 585 0 0 2 0 589
2014 3 0 0 561 0 0 2 0 566
2015 2 1 0 540 0 0 1 0 544
2016 2 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 548
2017 1 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 501
2018 3 0 0 499 0 0 1 0 503
2019 2 1 0 549 0 0 1 0 553
2020 1 1 0 546 0 0 1 0 549
2021 2 1 0 471 0 0 1 0 475
2022 8 1 1 428 0 0 1 0 439
2023 7 0 0 440 2 0 1 0 450

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 Fred Booth

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 336 n/a n/a n/a
1990 304 18.0 16.8 n/a
1991 203 98.6 2.0 n/a
1992 294 19.2 15.3 85.7
1993 310 19.0 16.3 88.7
1994 346 18.0 19.2 85
1995 305 17.1 17.8 84.3
1996 305 17.1 17.8 84.3
1997 302 17.0 17.8 82.8
1998 329 19.8 16.6 77.8
1999 317 19.5 16.3 82.3
2000 670 38.2 17.5 26.6
2001 672 34.9 19.3 17.9
2002 702 36.1 19.4 0.1
2003 702 36.1 19.4 0.1
2004 740 36.0 20.6 0.1
2005 747 36.0 20.8 0
2006 732 36.9 19.8 0
2007 693 33.0 21.0 0
2008 672 35.0 19.2 0
2009 613 31.9 19.2 0
2010 602 31.4 19.1 0
2011 607 29.5 20.5 0
2012 654 33.0 19.8 0
2013 589 29.0 20.3 82.9
2014 566 30.0 18.8 79.9
2015 544 28.0 19.4 85.5
2016 548 30.0 18.2 80.8
2017 501 26.2 19.0 85.8
2018 503 26.0 19.2 83.7
2019 553 30.3 18.2 91.7
2020 549 31.3 17.5 94.4
2021 475 29.6 16.0 96.2
2022 439 27.2 16.1 95.9
2023 450 25.5 17.6 94

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 Fred Booth

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 336 n/a n/a n/a
1990 304 18.0 16.8 n/a
1991 203 98.6 2.0 n/a
1992 294 19.2 15.3 85.7
1993 310 19.0 16.3 88.7
1994 346 18.0 19.2 85
1995 305 17.1 17.8 84.3
1996 305 17.1 17.8 84.3
1997 302 17.0 17.8 82.8
1998 329 19.8 16.6 77.8
1999 317 19.5 16.3 82.3
2000 670 38.2 17.5 26.6
2001 672 34.9 19.3 17.9
2002 702 36.1 19.4 0.1
2003 702 36.1 19.4 0.1
2004 740 36.0 20.6 0.1
2005 747 36.0 20.8 0
2006 732 36.9 19.8 0
2007 693 33.0 21.0 0
2008 672 35.0 19.2 0
2009 613 31.9 19.2 0
2010 602 31.4 19.1 0
2011 607 29.5 20.5 0
2012 654 33.0 19.8 0
2013 589 29.0 20.3 82.9
2014 566 30.0 18.8 79.9
2015 544 28.0 19.4 85.5
2016 548 30.0 18.2 80.8
2017 501 26.2 19.0 85.8
2018 503 26.0 19.2 83.7
2019 553 30.3 18.2 91.7
2020 549 31.3 17.5 94.4
2021 475 29.6 16.0 96.2
2022 439 27.2 16.1 95.9
2023 450 25.5 17.6 94

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 Fred Booth

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (10.0%) $9,985 (90.0%) $11,096
2020 $1,060 (9.8%) $9,733 (90.2%) $10,792
2021 $1,660 (8.1%) $18,716 (91.9%) $20,376

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred Booth

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 3053rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4025th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Fred Booth)2828
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fred Booth)3817
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Fred Booth)3129
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fred Booth)5138
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Fred Booth)3342
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fred Booth)4826
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Fred Booth)4616
 30%
   5th Grade Science (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5226
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553450
 18.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic549440
 19.9%
Pacific Islander00
White27
 250%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%94%
 2.3%


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Students who attend Fred Booth usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berta Cabaza Middle
High : San Benito High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Fred Booth.

Fred Booth ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Fred Booth are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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