Downs Fine Arts Academy

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Downs Fine Arts Academy is an elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving 367 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Downs Fine Arts Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among its Hispanic and special education student populations.

Downs Fine Arts Academy has consistently outperformed the district and state in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Reading and Mathematics, as well as 5th grade Science. The school's Hispanic and special education students also performed well, ranking in the top quarter of Texas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance for English Language Learner (ELL) and Gifted and Talented students was relatively lower, suggesting opportunities for improvement in supporting these student populations.

Compared to other elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, Downs Fine Arts Academy generally outperforms its peers, including Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary, Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary, and Roberts Elementary. However, the school's performance is still below that of Treasure Hills Elementary in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the public charter school Idea Academy San Benito.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1302 N Dowling
       San Benito, TX  78586-5227


(956) 361-6720

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1532nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,639 Help


Students who attend Downs Fine Arts Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Jordan Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.9%
White:
3.3%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details Downs Fine Arts Academy ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd 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 61.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.9%), White (3.3%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Downs Fine Arts Academy is 14.2, which is the 2nd best 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 Downs Fine Arts Academy is $11,639, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Downs Fine Arts Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Downs Fine Arts Academy

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Rank History for all students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.17 1070th 3465 69.1%
2005 60.96 1474th 3475 57.6%
2006 61.19 1465th 3476 57.9%
2007 64.23 1413th 3724 62.1%
2008 73.94 810th 3768 78.5%
2009 62.02 1605th 3884 58.7%
2010 69.83 1124th 3937 71.5%
2011 73.27 955th 4095 76.7%
2012 62.18 1585th 4206 62.3%
2013 68.89 1233rd 4221 70.8%
2014 58.82 1838th 4260 56.9%
2015 70.08 1265th 4320 70.7%
2016 54.79 2065th 4286 51.8%
2017 53.20 1794th 4329 58.6%
2018 61.65 1410th 4359 67.7%
2019 70.04 1058th 4479 76.4%
2021 50.21 2019th 4578 55.9%
2022 45.19 2422nd 4581 47.1%
2023 58.59 1681st 4647 63.8%
2024 61.09 1532nd 4675 67.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.69 3015th 3226 6.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.28 921st 3799 75.8%
2022 48.18 1689th 3952 57.3%
2023 59.93 1093rd 4086 73.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 1192nd 4264 72.0%
2019 71.79 715th 4309 83.4%
2021 60.83 1355th 4451 69.6%
2022 38.77 2912th 4477 35.0%
2023 61.33 1423rd 4521 68.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.59 1769th 4306 58.9%
2019 69.51 1047th 4348 75.9%
2021 58.70 1568th 4499 65.1%
2022 51.62 2050th 4561 55.1%
2023 58.65 1654th 4588 63.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.98 1011th 3106 67.5%
2019 67.84 972nd 3184 69.5%
2021 59.32 1424th 3006 52.6%
2022 39.93 2219th 2958 25.0%
2023 54.10 1741st 2980 41.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 2527th 4240 40.4%
2019 50.34 1947th 4295 54.7%
2021 44.07 2268th 4331 47.6%
2022 46.69 2339th 4461 47.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.54 1192nd 4319 72.4%
2019 69.84 1020th 4357 76.6%
2021 42.54 2407th 4498 46.5%
2022 40.42 2715th 4563 40.5%
2023 56.23 1793rd 4585 60.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Downs Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 964th 4168 76.9%
2019 75.56 632nd 4188 84.9%
2021 59.64 1374th 4329 68.3%
2022 53.46 1867th 4376 57.3%
2023 65.02 1200th 4401 72.7%
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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 Downs Fine Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 46 2 0 204 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 58 3 0 210 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 40 2 0 209 0 n/a n/a -37 214
1992 61 3 3 374 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 75 3 1 412 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 71 2 1 452 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 57 2 2 524 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 57 2 2 524 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1997 49 0 0 518 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 48 0 0 539 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 48 0 2 520 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2000 44 3 3 510 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2001 40 3 3 515 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 40 0 1 498 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 40 0 1 498 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 39 0 1 517 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2005 34 0 2 516 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 28 0 2 531 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 29 1 2 552 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2008 26 0 1 582 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 27 0 2 569 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2010 23 0 1 543 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2011 17 1 0 516 0 0 0 0 534
2012 13 0 0 476 1 0 0 0 490
2013 9 0 1 458 0 0 0 0 468
2014 11 0 0 469 0 0 0 0 480
2015 8 0 0 479 0 0 0 0 487
2016 12 0 0 430 0 0 0 0 442
2017 13 0 0 428 0 0 1 0 442
2018 10 0 0 425 0 0 1 0 436
2019 9 0 0 368 0 0 1 0 378
2020 7 0 0 364 0 0 0 0 371
2021 5 0 0 346 0 0 0 0 351
2022 9 0 0 322 1 0 0 0 332
2023 12 2 0 352 1 0 0 0 367

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Downs Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 n/a n/a n/a
1990 271 14.0 19.3 n/a
1991 214 17.7 12.0 n/a
1992 441 27.4 16.0 44.9
1993 491 27.0 18.2 49.7
1994 526 25.5 20.6 47.9
1995 585 30.2 19.4 49.1
1996 585 30.2 19.4 49.1
1997 567 32.4 17.5 45.1
1998 587 33.5 17.5 35.4
1999 570 34.3 16.6 35.3
2000 560 33.5 16.7 24.3
2001 561 31.3 17.9 15.7
2002 539 29.2 18.5 0
2003 539 29.2 18.5 0
2004 557 29.6 18.8 0
2005 552 30.7 18.0 0
2006 561 28.2 19.9 0
2007 584 29.2 20.0 0
2008 609 31.1 19.6 0
2009 598 32.1 18.6 0
2010 567 31.3 18.1 0
2011 534 30.3 17.5 0
2012 490 28.5 17.1 0
2013 468 26.2 17.8 65.2
2014 480 29.2 16.4 64
2015 487 27.0 18.0 61.6
2016 442 24.0 18.4 60.2
2017 442 26.7 16.5 61.5
2018 436 25.6 16.9 65.8
2019 378 24.4 15.4 78.6
2020 371 24.2 15.2 70.9
2021 351 24.0 14.5 74.4
2022 332 23.1 14.3 72.3
2023 367 25.8 14.2 77.7

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 Downs Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 n/a n/a n/a
1990 271 14.0 19.3 n/a
1991 214 17.7 12.0 n/a
1992 441 27.4 16.0 44.9
1993 491 27.0 18.2 49.7
1994 526 25.5 20.6 47.9
1995 585 30.2 19.4 49.1
1996 585 30.2 19.4 49.1
1997 567 32.4 17.5 45.1
1998 587 33.5 17.5 35.4
1999 570 34.3 16.6 35.3
2000 560 33.5 16.7 24.3
2001 561 31.3 17.9 15.7
2002 539 29.2 18.5 0
2003 539 29.2 18.5 0
2004 557 29.6 18.8 0
2005 552 30.7 18.0 0
2006 561 28.2 19.9 0
2007 584 29.2 20.0 0
2008 609 31.1 19.6 0
2009 598 32.1 18.6 0
2010 567 31.3 18.1 0
2011 534 30.3 17.5 0
2012 490 28.5 17.1 0
2013 468 26.2 17.8 65.2
2014 480 29.2 16.4 64
2015 487 27.0 18.0 61.6
2016 442 24.0 18.4 60.2
2017 442 26.7 16.5 61.5
2018 436 25.6 16.9 65.8
2019 378 24.4 15.4 78.6
2020 371 24.2 15.2 70.9
2021 351 24.0 14.5 74.4
2022 332 23.1 14.3 72.3
2023 367 25.8 14.2 77.7

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 Downs Fine Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,204 (10.0%) $10,860 (90.0%) $12,064
2020 $1,226 (10.0%) $11,057 (90.0%) $12,283
2021 $1,575 (13.5%) $10,064 (86.5%) $11,639

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Downs Fine Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1058th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1681st of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Downs Fine Arts Academy)3157
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Downs Fine Arts Academy)4745
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Downs Fine Arts Academy)5952
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Downs Fine Arts Academy)4352
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Downs Fine Arts Academy)5748
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Downs Fine Arts Academy)7562
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Downs Fine Arts Academy)8229
 53%
   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 Students378367
 2.9%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic368352
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White912
 33.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%77.7%
 0.9%


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Downs Fine Arts Academy ranks 1532nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Downs Fine Arts Academy.

Students who attend Downs Fine Arts Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Jordan Middle
High : San Benito High School

Students at Downs Fine Arts Academy are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.


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