Serving 87 students in grades 6-12, Benavides Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benavides Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Benavides Secondary's student population of 87 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All dreams are within an Eagles Reach!
School Rankings
Benavides Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benavides Secondary is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6756 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
94%
54%
White
6%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benavides Secondary's ranking?
Benavides Secondary is ranked #6756 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benavides Secondary?
The graduation rate of Benavides Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Benavides Secondary?
87 students attend Benavides Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Benavides Secondary students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benavides Secondary?
Benavides Secondary has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benavides Secondary offer ?
Benavides Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Benavides Secondary part of?
Benavides Secondary is part of Benavides Independent School District.
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