Summary:
The city of San Ygnacio, Texas is home to a single elementary school, Benavides Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Zapata County Independent School District (ISD). With a total enrollment of 61 students, Benavides Elementary stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, the highest among the district's 4 elementary schools.
Academically, Benavides Elementary excels in 5th grade Mathematics and Science, with 71% and 57% of students, respectively, scoring proficient or better on the STAAR tests - significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by the School Digger ranking, has fluctuated in recent years, from 2 out of 5 stars to 0 out of 5 stars. This inconsistency may be due in part to the high percentage (88.52%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the school's population.
Despite these challenges, Benavides Elementary's unique demographics, with a 100% Hispanic student body, and its strong performance in certain subject areas suggest that the school may be employing effective strategies that could be worth further investigation and potential replication in other schools serving similar populations.
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