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
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)66%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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