Hester Juvenile Detent

Summary:

Hester Juvenile Detent is a small middle school in San Benito, Texas that serves students in grades 5-11 as part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. With just 24 students, the school has a 100% Hispanic student population and faces significant academic challenges.

Hester Juvenile Detent consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates on state assessments that are 20-30 percentage points below the district and state averages. The school's graduation rate is 0%, and its dropout rates have ranged from 0% to over 40% in recent years. These dismal outcomes are likely exacerbated by the high poverty levels, with 62.5% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the nearby middle schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District generally perform much better, with higher rankings, graduation rates, and test scores.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($13,581 to $28,319) compared to the Harlingen schools ($8,616 to $11,145 per student), Hester Juvenile Detent's poor performance suggests that funding and resources alone may not be the primary driver of the school's challenges. As a juvenile detention center, Hester Juvenile Detent serves a unique student population that may require specialized educational approaches and support services to address their specific needs and challenges.


Detail:

Public 5-11

 2310 W Hwy 77
       San Benito, TX  78586-4501


(956) 399-3075

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2280th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,319 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  34

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.2%
White:
5.9%
African American:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hester Juvenile Detent ranks worse than 96.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle 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 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hester Juvenile Detent is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hester Juvenile Detent who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Hester Juvenile Detent has the smallest middle school student body size in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.2%), White (5.9%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% 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 Hester Juvenile Detent is 8.1, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Hester Juvenile Detent employs 4.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hester Juvenile Detent is $28,319, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hester Juvenile Detent was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hester Juvenile Detent 2280th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Hester Juvenile Detent in the ranking list.)

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 Hester Juvenile Detent

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hester Juvenile Detent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.05 1568th 1573 0.3%
2005 0.03 1578th 1582 0.3%
2006 0.02 1580th 1585 0.3%
2009 0.01 1759th 1763 0.2%
2010 0.20 1785th 1803 1.0%
2011 0.01 1891st 1895 0.2%
2012 0.28 1939th 1951 0.6%
2013 0.40 1951st 1973 1.1%
2014 0.07 1981st 1987 0.3%
2015 0.39 2016th 2043 1.3%
2016 7.05 1913th 1987 3.7%
2018 5.49 2038th 2080 2.0%
2019 2.74 2166th 2193 1.2%
2021 4.62 2246th 2252 0.3%
2022 3.54 2244th 2254 0.4%
2024 8.50 2280th 2361 3.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hester Juvenile Detent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.42 1443rd 1445 0.1%
2022 8.99 1638th 1643 0.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hester Juvenile Detent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.23 1999th 2039 2.0%
2019 4.12 2052nd 2073 1.0%
2022 4.06 2214th 2220 0.3%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Hester Juvenile Detent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.41 1951st 2008 2.8%
2019 11.81 2026th 2058 1.6%
2021 10.06 2112th 2118 0.3%
2022 7.38 2170th 2182 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hester Juvenile Detent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.57 1950th 2030 3.9%
2019 4.00 2049th 2069 1.0%
2021 4.70 2164th 2168 0.2%
2022 3.40 2218th 2228 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hester Juvenile Detent

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.87 1866th 1895 1.5%
2019 3.40 1918th 1935 0.9%
2021 5.24 2039th 2043 0.2%
2022 3.86 2073rd 2077 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hester Juvenile Detent

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.66 1576th 1857 15.1%
2021 6.10 1760th 1861 5.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hester Juvenile Detent

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 0 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1996 0 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1997 3 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1998 0 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1999 1 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2000 3 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2001 2 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2002 0 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2003 0 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2004 2 0 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2005 2 1 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2006 2 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2007 3 1 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 3 1 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2009 1 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2010 1 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2011 1 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 40
2012 1 0 0 43 0 0 0 0 44
2013 0 0 0 52 1 0 0 0 53
2014 1 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 53
2015 1 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 43
2016 1 0 0 49 0 0 0 0 50
2017 2 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 48
2018 1 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 45
2019 3 0 0 41 0 0 0 0 44
2020 1 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 41
2021 2 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 19
2022 1 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 34
2023 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 24
2024 2 1 0 31 0 0 0 0 34

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 Hester Juvenile Detent

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 25 0.9 27.8 0
1996 25 0.9 27.8 0
1997 40 1.0 40.0 22.5
1998 34 1.0 34.0 8.8
1999 32 2.0 16.0 9.4
2000 35 2.0 17.5 11.4
2001 37 3.0 12.3 2.7
2002 27 3.1 8.7 3.7
2003 27 3.1 8.7 3.7
2004 44 5.1 8.6 4.5
2005 59 5.0 11.8 3.4
2006 48 5.0 9.6 2.1
2007 35 3.5 10.0 n/a
2008 54 4.0 13.5 0
2009 44 4.0 11.0 0
2010 48 4.4 10.7 0
2011 40 3.5 11.3 0
2012 44 4.9 8.9 0
2013 53 5.0 10.4 94.3
2014 53 5.0 10.6 94.3
2015 43 4.0 10.7 69.8
2016 50 5.0 10.0 94
2017 48 3.1 15.2 93.8
2018 45 4.3 10.2 100
2019 44 6.2 7.0 100
2020 41 7.5 5.4 100
2021 19 5.0 3.8 94.7
2022 34 4.8 6.9 100
2023 24 4.1 5.7 62.5
2024 34 4.1 8.1 50

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 Hester Juvenile Detent

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 25 0.9 27.8 0
1996 25 0.9 27.8 0
1997 40 1.0 40.0 22.5
1998 34 1.0 34.0 8.8
1999 32 2.0 16.0 9.4
2000 35 2.0 17.5 11.4
2001 37 3.0 12.3 2.7
2002 27 3.1 8.7 3.7
2003 27 3.1 8.7 3.7
2004 44 5.1 8.6 4.5
2005 59 5.0 11.8 3.4
2006 48 5.0 9.6 2.1
2007 35 3.5 10.0 n/a
2008 54 4.0 13.5 0
2009 44 4.0 11.0 0
2010 48 4.4 10.7 0
2011 40 3.5 11.3 0
2012 44 4.9 8.9 0
2013 53 5.0 10.4 94.3
2014 53 5.0 10.6 94.3
2015 43 4.0 10.7 69.8
2016 50 5.0 10.0 94
2017 48 3.1 15.2 93.8
2018 45 4.3 10.2 100
2019 44 6.2 7.0 100
2020 41 7.5 5.4 100
2021 19 5.0 3.8 94.7
2022 34 4.8 6.9 100
2023 24 4.1 5.7 62.5
2024 34 4.1 8.1 50

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 Hester Juvenile Detent

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,490 (19.5%) $10,290 (80.5%) $12,779
2020 $2,239 (16.5%) $11,342 (83.5%) $13,581
2021 $4,908 (17.3%) $23,411 (82.7%) $28,319

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hester Juvenile Detent

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2166th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2244th of 2254 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Reading (Hester Juvenile Detent)00
   8th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4254
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hester Juvenile Detent)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4629
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5538
 17%
8th Grade Science (Hester Juvenile Detent)00
   8th Grade Science (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3332
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4943
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hester Juvenile Detent)00
   8th Grade Social Studies (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)2324
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3529
 6%
End of Course Algebra I (Hester Juvenile Detent)570
 57%
   End of Course Algebra I (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5727
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Hester Juvenile Detent)200
 20%
   End of Course Biology (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3941
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hester Juvenile Detent)150
 15%
   End of Course English I Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3343
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4424
 45.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4124
 41.5%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%62.5%
 37.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 34 students attended Hester Juvenile Detent.

Students at Hester Juvenile Detent are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% African American.

Hester Juvenile Detent ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Texas middle schools.


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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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