Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Summary:

Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary is a public elementary school in San Benito, Texas, serving 253 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.

The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 39.35% and the state's 48.85%. Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs or from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has a high percentage of students (83%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population.

While the nearby schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District also struggle academically, Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary consistently performs worse than its peers. For example, the Idea Academy San Benito, a public charter school, has consistently outperformed Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary and the district on STAAR assessments, suggesting that with the right strategies and resources, the school could potentially improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2700 S Sam Houston
       San Benito, TX  78586


(956) 361-6820

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3365th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,842 Help


Students who attend Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Berta Cabaza Middle
High:    San Benito High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
African American:
1.7%
White:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Compare Details Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th 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 31.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), African American (1.7%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary is 12.9, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary employs 18.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary is $11,842, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary 3365th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary 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 Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.22 2132nd 3768 43.4%
2009 38.38 2823rd 3884 27.3%
2010 37.18 2966th 3937 24.7%
2011 38.00 3048th 4095 25.6%
2012 17.08 3936th 4206 6.4%
2013 21.05 3757th 4221 11.0%
2014 38.45 2993rd 4260 29.7%
2015 44.72 2615th 4320 39.5%
2016 46.10 2492nd 4286 41.9%
2017 56.04 1663rd 4329 61.6%
2018 57.42 1604th 4359 63.2%
2019 48.37 2137th 4479 52.3%
2021 10.59 4463rd 4578 2.5%
2022 16.45 4130th 4581 9.8%
2023 20.94 3946th 4647 15.1%
2024 31.17 3365th 4675 28.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.77 382nd 3226 88.2%
2019 65.59 815th 3333 75.5%
2021 16.21 3339th 3446 3.1%
2022 13.49 3388th 3487 2.8%
2023 22.90 3110th 3556 12.5%
2024 39.93 2206th 3638 39.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.08 2720th 3558 23.6%
2019 41.14 1974th 3684 46.4%
2021 20.75 3497th 3799 7.9%
2022 30.83 2962nd 3952 25.1%
2023 30.37 3104th 4086 24.0%
2024 25.19 3555th 4261 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.85 672nd 4264 84.2%
2019 64.76 1077th 4309 75.0%
2021 10.34 4403rd 4451 1.1%
2022 18.91 4091st 4477 8.6%
2023 21.45 4029th 4521 10.9%
2024 33.17 3358th 4560 26.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.74 1307th 4306 69.6%
2019 55.65 1738th 4348 60.0%
2021 10.33 4425th 4499 1.6%
2022 18.20 4089th 4561 10.3%
2023 23.87 3813th 4588 16.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.95 790th 4240 81.4%
2019 75.19 593rd 4295 86.2%
2021 20.69 4013th 4331 7.3%
2022 21.84 3990th 4461 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.73 2219th 4319 48.6%
2019 38.81 2742nd 4357 37.1%
2021 13.36 4272nd 4498 5.0%
2022 17.14 4128th 4563 9.5%
2023 21.93 3898th 4585 15.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 1125th 4168 73.0%
2019 56.17 1603rd 4188 61.7%
2021 13.34 4213th 4329 2.7%
2022 20.41 3938th 4376 10.0%
2023 25.65 3629th 4401 17.5%
2024 38.84 2829th 4431 36.2%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 6 1 1 495 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 0 0 0 510 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2009 1 0 1 632 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 4 0 1 596 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2011 5 0 1 613 0 0 1 0 620
2012 1 0 2 509 0 0 0 0 512
2013 1 0 1 436 0 0 0 0 438
2014 2 0 1 432 0 0 0 0 435
2015 3 0 0 427 0 0 0 0 430
2016 0 0 0 433 0 0 0 0 433
2017 2 0 0 418 0 0 0 0 420
2018 2 0 0 396 0 0 0 0 398
2019 3 2 0 310 0 0 1 0 316
2020 1 0 0 306 0 0 0 0 307
2021 2 0 0 293 0 0 0 0 295
2022 1 1 0 266 0 0 0 0 268
2023 2 1 0 250 0 0 0 0 253
2024 3 4 0 229 0 0 0 0 236

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 Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 503 35.0 14.4 n/a
2008 510 25.0 20.4 0
2009 634 30.6 20.7 0
2010 601 30.6 19.6 0
2011 620 30.2 20.5 0
2012 512 27.6 18.5 0
2013 438 21.7 20.1 89
2014 435 25.8 16.8 87.1
2015 430 25.0 17.2 90.9
2016 433 24.0 18.0 85.5
2017 420 25.0 16.7 84.8
2018 398 23.1 17.1 84.4
2019 316 21.0 14.9 89.6
2020 307 21.2 14.4 87.9
2021 295 20.0 14.7 86.1
2022 268 18.4 14.5 88.8
2023 253 18.3 13.7 83
2024 236 18.2 12.9 88.1

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 Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 503 35.0 14.4 n/a
2008 510 25.0 20.4 0
2009 634 30.6 20.7 0
2010 601 30.6 19.6 0
2011 620 30.2 20.5 0
2012 512 27.6 18.5 0
2013 438 21.7 20.1 89
2014 435 25.8 16.8 87.1
2015 430 25.0 17.2 90.9
2016 433 24.0 18.0 85.5
2017 420 25.0 16.7 84.8
2018 398 23.1 17.1 84.4
2019 316 21.0 14.9 89.6
2020 307 21.2 14.4 87.9
2021 295 20.0 14.7 86.1
2022 268 18.4 14.5 88.8
2023 253 18.3 13.7 83
2024 236 18.2 12.9 88.1

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 Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,199 (9.6%) $11,262 (90.4%) $12,461
2020 $1,074 (8.7%) $11,228 (91.3%) $12,303
2021 $1,823 (15.4%) $10,019 (84.6%) $11,842

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2137th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3946th of 4647 Elementary schools
 37.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)4640
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)5424
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4836
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)4336
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4145
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)5137
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)4024
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)4427
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary)4513
 32%
   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 Students316253
 19.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic310250
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.6%83%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berta Cabaza Middle
High : San Benito High School

Students at Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary.

Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary ranks 3365th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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