Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Summary:

Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is an elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving 341 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 the state and has a 1-star rating.

Sullivan Environmental Science Academy faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in science, where only 9.09% of 5th-grade students met proficiency in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 19.1% and the state's 26.29%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student groups, with English Language Learners struggling the most.

While Sullivan Environmental Science Academy's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are similar to other schools in the district, its academic performance lags behind many of its nearby counterparts, such as Downs Fine Arts Academy and Raul Garza Junior Steam Academy, which have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The school's highly homogeneous Hispanic student population, with 98.53% of students identifying as Hispanic, may be a contributing factor to its struggles, as it differs from the more diverse student populations of some nearby schools, such as Treasure Hills Elementary in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 Elizabeth St
       San Benito, TX  78586-2899


(956) 361-6880

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3809th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,806 Help


Students who attend Sullivan Environmental Science Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Jordan Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Compare Details Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th 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 24.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is 16.5. 7 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is $10,806. 6 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sullivan Environmental Science Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan Environmental Science Academy 3809th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sullivan Environmental Science Academy in the ranking list.)

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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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

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Rank History for all students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.20 1801st 3465 48.0%
2005 52.03 1925th 3475 44.6%
2006 38.09 2573rd 3476 26.0%
2007 51.22 2146th 3724 42.4%
2008 64.04 1413th 3768 62.5%
2009 65.46 1402nd 3884 63.9%
2010 39.24 2871st 3937 27.1%
2011 52.96 2236th 4095 45.4%
2012 62.10 1590th 4206 62.2%
2013 63.63 1525th 4221 63.9%
2014 54.92 2050th 4260 51.9%
2015 42.28 2735th 4320 36.7%
2016 24.30 3542nd 4286 17.4%
2017 30.85 3097th 4329 28.5%
2018 30.62 3150th 4359 27.7%
2019 44.59 2383rd 4479 46.8%
2021 33.67 2918th 4578 36.3%
2022 26.80 3558th 4581 22.3%
2023 52.95 2013th 4647 56.7%
2024 24.07 3809th 4675 18.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.67 2118th 3226 34.3%
2019 38.49 2194th 3333 34.2%
2021 10.87 3433rd 3446 0.4%
2022 4.24 3482nd 3487 0.1%
2023 53.45 1483rd 3556 58.3%
2024 23.83 3093rd 3638 15.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.26 2400th 3684 34.9%
2021 36.39 2307th 3799 39.3%
2022 42.97 2066th 3952 47.7%
2023 76.50 486th 4086 88.1%
2024 29.99 3259th 4261 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 2201st 4264 48.4%
2019 51.80 1937th 4309 55.0%
2021 33.73 3135th 4451 29.6%
2022 30.55 3479th 4477 22.3%
2023 59.03 1587th 4521 64.9%
2024 26.05 3818th 4560 16.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 2749th 4306 36.2%
2019 58.42 1583rd 4348 63.6%
2021 34.34 2906th 4499 35.4%
2022 28.05 3551st 4561 22.1%
2023 57.04 1742nd 4588 62.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.41 1808th 2958 38.9%
2023 61.69 1372nd 2980 54.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 3186th 4240 24.9%
2019 56.59 1536th 4295 64.2%
2021 33.17 3112th 4331 28.1%
2022 25.23 3775th 4461 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.62 3391st 4319 21.5%
2019 31.82 3209th 4357 26.3%
2021 34.82 2859th 4498 36.4%
2022 28.37 3490th 4563 23.5%
2023 46.52 2359th 4585 48.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 2742nd 4168 34.2%
2019 50.86 1930th 4188 53.9%
2021 41.39 2496th 4329 42.3%
2022 31.72 3304th 4376 24.5%
2023 58.61 1555th 4401 64.7%
2024 27.02 3589th 4431 19.0%
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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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 0 0 333 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 0 0 0 287 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1991 1 0 0 306 0 n/a n/a -50 257
1992 4 0 0 601 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1993 0 0 0 484 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 3 1 0 478 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 3 0 0 485 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 3 0 0 485 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 5 0 0 514 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1998 3 0 0 507 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 3 0 0 328 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 3 0 0 365 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 2 0 0 333 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 4 6 0 399 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 4 6 0 399 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 2 4 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 2 3 0 430 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 1 3 0 418 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 0 1 0 458 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 2 1 1 517 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 1 0 1 535 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 2 2 0 548 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 4 0 0 564 0 0 0 0 568
2012 5 0 0 546 0 0 0 0 551
2013 3 0 0 480 0 0 0 0 483
2014 1 0 0 479 0 0 0 0 480
2015 3 0 0 469 0 0 0 0 472
2016 2 1 0 434 0 0 1 0 438
2017 2 4 0 391 0 0 0 0 397
2018 5 2 0 412 0 0 0 0 419
2019 1 2 0 396 0 0 0 0 399
2020 2 0 0 419 0 0 0 0 421
2021 1 0 0 409 0 0 0 0 410
2022 6 0 0 350 0 0 0 0 356
2023 5 0 0 336 0 0 0 0 341
2024 6 0 0 380 0 0 0 0 386

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

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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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 333 n/a n/a n/a
1990 287 17.0 16.8 n/a
1991 257 30.7 8.3 n/a
1992 605 28.4 21.3 86.6
1993 484 29.0 16.7 89.7
1994 482 30.3 15.9 80.9
1995 488 28.4 17.2 85.5
1996 488 28.4 17.2 85.5
1997 519 31.4 16.5 66.9
1998 510 32.2 15.8 55.9
1999 331 25.5 13.0 40.5
2000 368 25.5 14.4 26.6
2001 335 21.8 15.4 14
2002 409 26.0 15.7 0.2
2003 409 26.0 15.7 0.2
2004 434 25.0 17.4 0
2005 435 25.6 17.0 0
2006 422 24.7 17.1 0
2007 459 26.8 17.1 0
2008 521 30.0 17.4 0
2009 537 30.5 17.6 0
2010 552 31.0 17.7 0
2011 568 30.5 18.6 0
2012 551 30.0 18.3 0
2013 483 29.5 16.3 81
2014 480 29.4 16.2 74.6
2015 472 26.0 18.1 76.7
2016 438 25.0 17.5 76.7
2017 397 23.6 16.7 80.4
2018 419 24.2 17.3 80.9
2019 399 23.2 17.1 90.5
2020 421 26.5 15.8 88.4
2021 410 27.4 14.9 91.7
2022 356 23.0 15.4 92.4
2023 341 23.3 14.6 95.9
2024 386 23.2 16.5 94.3

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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 333 n/a n/a n/a
1990 287 17.0 16.8 n/a
1991 257 30.7 8.3 n/a
1992 605 28.4 21.3 86.6
1993 484 29.0 16.7 89.7
1994 482 30.3 15.9 80.9
1995 488 28.4 17.2 85.5
1996 488 28.4 17.2 85.5
1997 519 31.4 16.5 66.9
1998 510 32.2 15.8 55.9
1999 331 25.5 13.0 40.5
2000 368 25.5 14.4 26.6
2001 335 21.8 15.4 14
2002 409 26.0 15.7 0.2
2003 409 26.0 15.7 0.2
2004 434 25.0 17.4 0
2005 435 25.6 17.0 0
2006 422 24.7 17.1 0
2007 459 26.8 17.1 0
2008 521 30.0 17.4 0
2009 537 30.5 17.6 0
2010 552 31.0 17.7 0
2011 568 30.5 18.6 0
2012 551 30.0 18.3 0
2013 483 29.5 16.3 81
2014 480 29.4 16.2 74.6
2015 472 26.0 18.1 76.7
2016 438 25.0 17.5 76.7
2017 397 23.6 16.7 80.4
2018 419 24.2 17.3 80.9
2019 399 23.2 17.1 90.5
2020 421 26.5 15.8 88.4
2021 410 27.4 14.9 91.7
2022 356 23.0 15.4 92.4
2023 341 23.3 14.6 95.9
2024 386 23.2 16.5 94.3

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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,061 (9.6%) $9,996 (90.4%) $11,057
2020 $1,086 (9.8%) $10,013 (90.2%) $11,099
2021 $1,674 (15.5%) $9,132 (84.5%) $10,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sullivan Environmental Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2383rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2013th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)2950
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)3755
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)4751
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)6370
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)4336
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)4028
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sullivan Environmental Science Academy)3030
   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 Students399341
 14.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic396336
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White15
 400%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%95.9%
 5.4%


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Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Sullivan Environmental Science Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Jordan Middle
High : San Benito High School

Students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Sullivan Environmental Science Academy.


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