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Benson Elementary School (Closed 2018)

601 Dean St
Uvalde, TX 78802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 303 students in grades 5, Benson Elementary School 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 was 66% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
66%
78%
(16-17)
68%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Benson Elementary School?
303 students attend Benson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Benson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benson Elementary School?
Benson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benson Elementary School offer ?
Benson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Benson Elementary School part of?
Benson Elementary School is part of Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.

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