Summary:
There are four middle schools serving grades 6-8 in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, a district ranked in the 44th percentile statewide, where the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population.
Collegiate Academy is the clear standout, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide (5 stars) and dramatically outperforming the other three schools in every subject. For example, in 6th Grade Reading it achieved a 94.44% proficiency rate compared to the district average of 48.52%. In contrast, Miller Jordan Middle faces the most challenges, with the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (94.55%) and a 0% proficiency rate in 7th Grade Mathematics for the 2024-2025 school year. Berta Cabaza Middle has the highest per-student spending ($10,782) but the lowest state ranking (23rd percentile), while San Benito Riverside Middle ranks in the 31st percentile with a 1.0% dropout rate.
Mathematics is a district-wide weakness, with 7th Grade Math proficiency rates below 14% at all three traditional middle schools. However, students accelerated into advanced coursework (Algebra I, Biology, English I) achieve near-perfect scores, creating a two-tiered system. Dropout rates are low across the district, with Collegiate Academy at 0.0% and the district average at 1.7%. The data shows that while socioeconomic status correlates with performance, Collegiate Academy proves high achievement is possible even with a 70% economically disadvantaged population, highlighting the potential impact of a specialized academic model.
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