San Benito Riverside Middle

Summary:

San Benito Riverside Middle is a public middle school serving 529 students in grades 6-8 in the predominantly Hispanic community of San Benito, Texas. Despite serving a high-need student population, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

San Benito Riverside Middle struggles to meet the needs of its students, with significantly below-average STAAR test scores across all subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is also below the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District average, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools in the district. The school's subgroups, including Hispanic, English Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, all perform in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools, with the exception of Migrant students, who perform relatively better.

Interestingly, the other middle schools in the San Benito Consolidated ISD also perform poorly, with test scores and rankings similar to San Benito Riverside Middle. In contrast, the nearby South Texas Independent School District (ISD) Rising Scholars Academy, a public magnet school, significantly outperforms San Benito Riverside Middle and the other local schools. This suggests the need for more high-performing school options in the area. Additionally, San Benito Riverside Middle's relatively low per-student spending and high student-teacher ratio may contribute to its struggles to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 35428 Padilla St
       San Benito, TX  78586


(956) 361-6940

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1846th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,290 Help


Students who attend San Benito Riverside Middle usually attend:

High:    San Benito High School

Feeder schools for San Benito Riverside Middle:

Elementary:    La Encantada Elementary
    La Paloma Elementary
    Rangerville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
White:
0.6%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Compare Details San Benito Riverside Middle ranks worse than 78.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 26.18. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), White (0.6%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Benito Riverside Middle is 13.2. 2 middle 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 San Benito Riverside Middle is $9,290. 2 middle schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

San Benito Riverside Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks San Benito Riverside Middle 1846th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See San Benito Riverside Middle 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 San Benito Riverside Middle

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Rank History for all students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.21 1153rd 1684 31.5%
2008 32.82 1379th 1718 19.7%
2009 35.01 1377th 1763 21.9%
2010 42.29 1295th 1803 28.2%
2011 39.28 1425th 1895 24.8%
2012 33.43 1428th 1951 26.8%
2013 34.55 1450th 1973 26.5%
2014 39.45 1299th 1987 34.6%
2015 31.90 1531st 2043 25.1%
2016 33.12 1481st 1987 25.5%
2017 25.41 1603rd 2027 20.9%
2018 24.97 1684th 2080 19.0%
2019 34.06 1482nd 2193 32.4%
2021 20.28 1873rd 2252 16.8%
2022 30.52 1617th 2254 28.3%
2023 26.16 1809th 2330 22.4%
2024 26.18 1846th 2361 21.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.86 1275th 1376 7.3%
2019 26.76 1206th 1445 16.5%
2021 27.35 1320th 1592 17.1%
2022 30.01 1269th 1643 22.8%
2023 25.91 1411th 1720 18.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 1413th 1597 11.5%
2019 29.75 1260th 1626 22.5%
2021 23.88 1542nd 1712 9.9%
2022 18.13 1705th 1757 3.0%
2023 22.83 1646th 1815 9.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 1463rd 2039 28.2%
2019 47.71 1019th 2073 50.8%
2021 28.54 1685th 2172 22.4%
2022 38.01 1421st 2220 36.0%
2023 32.99 1607th 2251 28.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 65th 125 48.0%
2019 46.99 61st 108 43.5%
2021 34.31 49th 68 27.9%
2022 47.45 33rd 70 52.9%
2023 52.23 29th 76 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.85 1457th 2008 27.4%
2019 35.30 1385th 2047 32.3%
2021 20.48 1829th 2151 15.0%
2022 29.89 1637th 2221 26.3%
2023 27.93 1736th 2241 22.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.90 490th 1446 66.1%
2021 37.33 1102nd 1501 26.6%
2022 44.86 1016th 1488 31.7%
2023 37.70 1126th 1481 24.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 1765th 2008 12.1%
2019 37.82 1291st 2058 37.3%
2021 26.22 1787th 2118 15.6%
2022 38.42 1339th 2182 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.64 1799th 2030 11.4%
2019 32.74 1437th 2069 30.5%
2021 21.94 1789th 2168 17.5%
2022 30.22 1630th 2228 26.8%
2023 23.90 1806th 2245 19.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Benito Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.92 1449th 1895 23.5%
2019 40.95 1132nd 1935 41.5%
2021 25.81 1645th 2043 19.5%
2022 36.54 1339th 2077 35.5%
2023 31.92 1544th 2116 27.0%
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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 San Benito Riverside Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 2 0 0 673 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2008 2 2 0 681 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2009 1 2 0 677 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2010 2 0 1 674 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2011 2 0 1 713 1 0 0 0 717
2012 2 0 1 707 0 0 0 0 710
2013 6 1 0 687 1 0 1 0 696
2014 4 0 0 667 0 0 2 0 673
2015 5 0 0 700 0 0 2 0 707
2016 1 0 0 663 0 0 1 0 665
2017 3 0 0 672 0 0 1 0 676
2018 2 0 0 610 0 0 0 0 612
2019 3 0 0 598 0 0 2 0 603
2020 2 0 0 606 0 0 2 0 610
2021 4 0 0 580 0 0 2 0 586
2022 4 0 0 567 0 0 0 0 571
2023 3 2 0 524 0 0 0 0 529

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 San Benito Riverside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 675 55.8 12.1 n/a
2008 686 55.8 12.3 0
2009 681 54.7 12.4 0
2010 678 53.6 12.6 0
2011 717 58.3 12.2 0
2012 710 57.0 12.4 0
2013 696 54.8 12.6 84.2
2014 673 57.6 11.6 87.1
2015 707 56.0 12.6 82.6
2016 665 51.0 13.0 83.3
2017 676 47.0 14.3 90.5
2018 612 47.4 12.8 86.4
2019 603 47.9 12.5 91.7
2020 610 46.6 13.0 89.3
2021 586 43.5 13.4 92.2
2022 571 43.2 13.2 92.5
2023 529 39.9 13.2 90.4

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 San Benito Riverside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 675 55.8 12.1 n/a
2008 686 55.8 12.3 0
2009 681 54.7 12.4 0
2010 678 53.6 12.6 0
2011 717 58.3 12.2 0
2012 710 57.0 12.4 0
2013 696 54.8 12.6 84.2
2014 673 57.6 11.6 87.1
2015 707 56.0 12.6 82.6
2016 665 51.0 13.0 83.3
2017 676 47.0 14.3 90.5
2018 612 47.4 12.8 86.4
2019 603 47.9 12.5 91.7
2020 610 46.6 13.0 89.3
2021 586 43.5 13.4 92.2
2022 571 43.2 13.2 92.5
2023 529 39.9 13.2 90.4

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 San Benito Riverside Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,442 (11.6%) $10,953 (88.4%) $12,395
2020 $1,311 (10.5%) $11,185 (89.5%) $12,496
2021 $1,511 (16.3%) $7,779 (83.7%) $9,290

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Benito Riverside Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1482nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1809th of 2330 Middle schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (San Benito Riverside Middle)2323
   6th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)2423
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Riverside Middle)2418
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)2715
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (San Benito Riverside Middle)3334
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3637
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Riverside Middle)3826
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3023
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (San Benito Riverside Middle)4242
   8th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4240
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Riverside Middle)4729
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4629
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (San Benito Riverside Middle)4124
 17%
   8th Grade Science (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3335
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (San Benito Riverside Middle)2529
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)2326
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (San Benito Riverside Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5727
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603529
 12.3%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic598524
 12.4%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%90.4%
 1.3%


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Students who attend San Benito Riverside Middle usually go on to attend San Benito High School

San Benito Riverside Middle ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Texas middle schools.

Students at San Benito Riverside Middle are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended San Benito Riverside Middle.


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