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Benavides Elementary

Summary:

Benavides Elementary is a small public elementary school in San Ygnacio, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with just 61 students. The school is part of the Zapata County Independent School District, which is ranked 600 out of 968 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Benavides Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state on STAAR tests across grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders proficient or better in reading, math, and science was significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-3 star rating. Performance varies among student subgroups, with English Learners and economically disadvantaged students ranking in the bottom quartile statewide.

Interestingly, the nearby Zapata South Elementary, Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary, and Zapata North Elementary schools, which are also part of the Zapata County district, generally outperform Benavides Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. Benavides also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 307 Lincoln St
       San Ygnacio, TX  78067-0219

(956) 765-5611

District: Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1924th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,631 Help


Students who attend Benavides Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Zapata Middle
High:    Zapata High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  61

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Benavides Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Benavides Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benavides Elementary is 10.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benavides Elementary is $11,631, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Zapata County Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benavides Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zapata County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Zapata County Independent School District (Isd) 600th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benavides Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.44 2917th 3465 15.8%
2005 32.04 2788th 3475 19.8%
2006 33.65 2718th 3476 21.8%
2007 29.81 3077th 3724 17.4%
2008 44.17 2463rd 3768 34.6%
2009 55.77 1939th 3884 50.1%
2010 51.08 2280th 3937 42.1%
2011 82.21 355th 4095 91.3%
2012 54.45 2023rd 4206 51.9%
2013 45.50 2562nd 4221 39.3%
2014 46.27 2570th 4260 39.7%
2015 45.62 2565th 4320 40.6%
2016 59.79 1784th 4286 58.4%
2017 48.93 2028th 4329 53.2%
2018 46.27 2180th 4359 50.0%
2019 50.33 2023rd 4479 54.8%
2021 6.04 4571st 4578 0.2%
2022 32.59 3209th 4581 29.9%
2023 43.45 2571st 4647 44.7%
2024 53.81 1924th 4675 58.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 2258th 3226 30.0%
2019 32.42 2538th 3333 23.9%
2021 17.89 3284th 3446 4.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 2117th 4264 50.4%
2019 62.36 1208th 4309 72.0%
2021 8.73 4433rd 4451 0.4%
2022 47.07 2354th 4477 47.4%
2023 53.21 1962nd 4521 56.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.45 2270th 4306 47.3%
2019 55.63 1741st 4348 60.0%
2022 57.98 1666th 4561 63.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.94 2810th 4240 33.7%
2019 57.50 1490th 4295 65.3%
2021 13.13 4294th 4331 0.9%
2022 43.59 2548th 4461 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.72 2402nd 4319 44.4%
2019 50.12 2002nd 4357 54.1%
2021 8.00 4474th 4498 0.5%
2022 29.43 3433rd 4563 24.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benavides Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 1837th 4168 55.9%
2019 56.47 1593rd 4188 62.0%
2021 7.61 4318th 4329 0.3%
2022 36.77 2977th 4376 32.0%
2023 48.03 2186th 4401 50.3%
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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 Benavides Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 4 0 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1990 5 0 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 7 0 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 7 0 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 4 0 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 16 0 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1995 5 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1996 5 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1997 8 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1998 6 0 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1999 7 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2000 3 0 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2001 2 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 1 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2003 1 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2004 3 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2005 3 0 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2006 1 0 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 1 0 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 3 0 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2009 4 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 4 0 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2011 0 0 0 92 0 0 0 0 92
2012 0 0 0 91 0 0 0 0 91
2013 0 0 0 103 0 0 0 0 103
2014 1 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 101
2015 0 0 0 107 0 0 0 0 107
2016 0 0 0 91 0 0 0 0 91
2017 0 0 0 78 0 0 0 0 78
2018 0 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 90
2019 0 0 0 78 0 0 0 0 78
2020 0 0 0 78 0 0 0 0 78
2021 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 75
2022 0 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 64
2023 0 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 61

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 Benavides Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 149 n/a n/a n/a
1990 148 10.0 14.8 n/a
1991 150 10.4 14.4 n/a
1992 144 9.0 16.0 70.8
1993 122 13.0 9.4 87.7
1994 142 10.6 13.4 70.4
1995 133 13.0 10.2 73.7
1996 133 13.0 10.2 73.7
1997 136 10.0 13.6 76.5
1998 123 10.0 12.3 75.6
1999 114 11.0 10.4 75.4
2000 107 10.0 10.7 83.2
2001 104 9.0 11.6 88.5
2002 80 9.2 8.7 50
2003 80 9.2 8.7 50
2004 88 8.0 11.0 35.2
2005 117 8.0 14.6 21.4
2006 121 9.0 13.4 13.2
2007 114 9.0 12.7 7.9
2008 116 9.0 12.9 1.7
2009 111 8.0 13.9 66.7
2010 113 8.6 13.1 59.3
2011 92 8.0 11.5 85.9
2012 91 5.6 16.1 68.1
2013 103 6.9 14.7 87.4
2014 101 6.8 14.8 85.1
2015 107 9.0 11.8 85
2016 91 8.0 11.3 86.8
2017 78 7.0 11.1 82.1
2018 90 6.0 15.0 83.3
2019 78 6.4 12.1 84.6
2020 78 6.3 12.2 91
2021 75 5.2 14.3 92
2022 64 4.9 13.0 85.9
2023 61 6.0 10.1 88.5

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 Benavides Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 149 n/a n/a n/a
1990 148 10.0 14.8 n/a
1991 150 10.4 14.4 n/a
1992 144 9.0 16.0 70.8
1993 122 13.0 9.4 87.7
1994 142 10.6 13.4 70.4
1995 133 13.0 10.2 73.7
1996 133 13.0 10.2 73.7
1997 136 10.0 13.6 76.5
1998 123 10.0 12.3 75.6
1999 114 11.0 10.4 75.4
2000 107 10.0 10.7 83.2
2001 104 9.0 11.6 88.5
2002 80 9.2 8.7 50
2003 80 9.2 8.7 50
2004 88 8.0 11.0 35.2
2005 117 8.0 14.6 21.4
2006 121 9.0 13.4 13.2
2007 114 9.0 12.7 7.9
2008 116 9.0 12.9 1.7
2009 111 8.0 13.9 66.7
2010 113 8.6 13.1 59.3
2011 92 8.0 11.5 85.9
2012 91 5.6 16.1 68.1
2013 103 6.9 14.7 87.4
2014 101 6.8 14.8 85.1
2015 107 9.0 11.8 85
2016 91 8.0 11.3 86.8
2017 78 7.0 11.1 82.1
2018 90 6.0 15.0 83.3
2019 78 6.4 12.1 84.6
2020 78 6.3 12.2 91
2021 75 5.2 14.3 92
2022 64 4.9 13.0 85.9
2023 61 6.0 10.1 88.5

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 Benavides Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,152 (8.6%) $12,262 (91.4%) $13,413
2020 $976 (7.2%) $12,642 (92.8%) $13,618
2021 $1,719 (14.8%) $9,913 (85.2%) $11,631

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benavides Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2023rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2571st of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Benavides Elementary)3330
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))4141
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benavides Elementary)3330
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))5545
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Benavides Elementary)3111
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Elementary)4456
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))3654
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Benavides Elementary)6243
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))3639
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benavides Elementary)7771
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))5549
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Benavides Elementary)6257
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Zapata County Independent School District (Isd))4824
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7861
 21.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7861
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%88.5%
 3.9%

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Benavides Elementary ranks 1924th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Benavides Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zapata Middle
High : Zapata High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended Benavides Elementary.

Students at Benavides Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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