Summary:
The 78341 zip code in Texas is home to two struggling schools, Benavides Secondary and Benavides Elementary, both of which are part of the Benavides Independent School District (Isd). These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 97% of students identifying as Hispanic, and very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups.
Academically, both Benavides Secondary and Benavides Elementary are performing significantly below state averages on STAAR tests, with the majority of grades scoring below 50% proficiency in reading and math. The schools' statewide rankings are also very low, with Benavides Secondary ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas high schools and Benavides Elementary ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. Despite relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to their academic challenges.
The data also raises some concerns about potential data quality issues, particularly with Benavides Secondary's unusually low dropout rate of 0%, which may indicate inaccuracies in the reported data. Overall, the schools in the 78341 zip code face significant obstacles in providing a quality education to their students, and further investigation is needed to understand the root causes of their academic struggles and develop targeted strategies to improve student outcomes.
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