Summary:
The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District in Texas operates 11 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district faces challenges with high rates of economically disadvantaged students, a few schools stand out as potential high-performers, including Cash Elementary, La Encantada Elementary, and Downs Fine Arts Academy.
Cash Elementary ranks the highest among the district's schools, placing 1376 out of 4651 Texas elementary schools in 2024-2025. It consistently earns 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger and outperforms the district and state averages in reading and math proficiency. Similarly, La Encantada Elementary ranks 1088 out of 4651 and has shown steady improvement in its state ranking over the past 3 years. Downs Fine Arts Academy, ranked 1391 out of 4651, also performs above the district and state averages in core subjects.
However, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the higher and lower-performing schools within the district. While some schools excel, others struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in math and science. The district as a whole underperforms the state averages, suggesting a need to identify and replicate the successful practices of the top-performing schools to raise overall academic achievement and ensure more equitable outcomes for all students.
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