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Banquete J H

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Banquete J H ranks 1555 th of 2359 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1555^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,359 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Banquete J H is a small, rural middle school in Banquete, TX, serving 161 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Banquete Independent School District (Isd). The school’s biggest strength is its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1—the lowest in the region—which means your child is likely to receive more personalized attention than at nearby schools like Calallen Middle (13.5:1) or Adams Middle (20.7:1). However, this advantage hasn’t translated into consistent academic growth recently, as the school’s overall state ranking has dropped sharply from a 4-star rating (71st percentile) in 2021-2022 to a 2-star rating (34th percentile) in 2025-2026.

Academically, Banquete J H shows a clear split: reading is a relative strength, with 7th-grade reading proficiency (59.65%) actually exceeding the state average (54.04%), but math and social studies are significant challenges. For example, 6th-grade math proficiency (20.34%) is nearly half the state average (38.57%), and 8th-grade social studies proficiency (13.73%) is less than half the state average (31.69%). This contrasts with higher-performing peers like Lillion E Luehrs J H, which excels across all subjects. Interestingly, the school does well with its top math students—those taking Algebra I consistently score above the state average—suggesting that advanced learners are well-supported even as the general math curriculum struggles.

There are some urgent concerns for parents to consider. Performance for Special Education students has collapsed from a 2-star rating to a 0-star rating in just one year, and outcomes for White students have also dropped sharply. On a positive note, the school has a strong historical track record of serving migrant students, earning 4 and 5-star ratings in the past, which shows an institutional capability that could be used to address current challenges. Compared to the nearest school, Seale J H (a 0-star school), Banquete J H outperforms it in nearly every subject, but when compared to Calallen Middle (a consistent 3-4 star school), the gap in math and science is wide. The school’s small size and low student-to-teacher ratio remain its best assets, but parents should ask how the school plans to turn these into stronger academic results for all students.

161

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,541

Per pupil spending ?

66.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4334 4th St
Banquete, TX 78339-0369

(361) 387-6504

District: Banquete Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Banquete J H usually attend:

High:

Banquete High School

Feeder schools for Banquete J H:

Elementary:

Banquete Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.9%

White:

15.5%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 37th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (35% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 18 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg37%

Texas avg47%

1,555^th of 2,359

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

600^th of 947Banquete Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	1555 of 2359	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	60.7	780 of 2344	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	969 of 2372	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	806 of 2330	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	656 of 2254	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	63.0	661 of 2252	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	58.1	752 of 2193	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	592 of 2080	71.5%	★★★★☆
2017	49.0	916 of 2027	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.0	1254 of 1987	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.7	1155 of 2043	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.1	1059 of 1987	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.1	674 of 1973	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.3	725 of 1951	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.0	749 of 1895	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.0	574 of 1803	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.6	1064 of 1763	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.3	1082 of 1718	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.0	1235 of 1684	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.2	1092 of 1585	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	32.2	1210 of 1582	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	33.1	1210 of 1573	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	59.5	610 of 2182	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	56.6	662 of 2118	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.8	690 of 2058	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.4	631 of 2008	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	1484 of 2263	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.6	676 of 1825	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	793 of 2242	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.8	643 of 2241	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.2	623 of 2221	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	59.2	733 of 2151	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	676 of 2047	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.7	552 of 2008	72.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	73.2	325 of 1488	78.2%	★★★★☆
2021	56.9	774 of 1501	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.3	1255 of 1446	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.6	1245 of 1430	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.1	1133 of 2161	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.1	403 of 1731	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.2	655 of 2119	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	526 of 2116	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.1	423 of 2077	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	324 of 2043	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	59.4	613 of 1935	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	392 of 1895	79.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	1092 of 2275	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.5	400 of 1820	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	53.1	888 of 2235	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	562 of 2251	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	622 of 2220	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	74.3	302 of 2172	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	64.6	519 of 2073	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	238 of 2039	88.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	1489 of 2274	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.1	538 of 1818	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	45.9	1104 of 2246	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	928 of 2245	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.3	697 of 2228	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.1	578 of 2168	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	55.2	780 of 2069	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.1	643 of 2030	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	56.3	19 of 70	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	87.7	2 of 68	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	70.3	18 of 125	85.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	22.1	1837 of 1974	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	39.0	992 of 1568	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.3	1245 of 1891	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.1	649 of 1815	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	660 of 1757	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.7	765 of 1712	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.6	249 of 1626	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	62.2	310 of 1597	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	25.3	1456 of 1743	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	47.4	754 of 1439	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	941 of 1733	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	897 of 1749	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.6	674 of 1723	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.7	924 of 1700	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.8	363 of 1684	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	55.9	663 of 1673	60.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2022)78th percentile+7 vs school

Migrant (2022)73rd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)72nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)52nd percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)48th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2026)35th percentile~ school

Female (2026)34th percentile~ school

White (2026)16th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)7th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading52%-4 vs state

Algebra I36%-18 vs state

Mathematics25%-15 vs state

Social Studies14%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Banquete J H	Public	6-8	4334 4th St	Banquete	78339	Nueces County	Banquete Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 387-6504	161	18	8.7	66.5%	25 (15.5%)	1 (0.6%)	135 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	1555^th of 2359 public middle schools	34.1%		60.7	780^th of 2344 public middle schools	66.7%	775	35.7			41.4	59.7	54.9	20.3	28.6	26.9	13.7	$10,541
Seale J H	Public	6-8	401 E Ave G	Robstown	78380	Nueces County	Robstown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 767-6600	533	37	14.3	88.9%	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	510 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.9	2223^rd of 2359 public middle schools	5.8%		16.4	2114^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.8%	109	94.7			26.6	36.3	33.8	16.9	0.8	22.7	5.5	$9,388
Calallen Middle	Public	6-8	4602 Cornett	Corpus Christi	78410	Nueces County	Calallen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 242-5672	858	63	13.5	48.1%	259 (30.2%)	13 (1.5%)	570 (66.4%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	62.3	704^th of 2359 public middle schools	70.2%		67.3	591^st of 2344 public middle schools	74.8%	113	100.0			57.9	56.7	57.9	26.0	44.8	64.7	30.5	$9,670
Orange Grove J H	Public	6-8	600 Thiel St	Orange Grove	78372	Jim Wells County	Orange Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 384-2323	357	23	15.8	60.5%	143 (40.1%)	1 (0.3%)	208 (58.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	60.3	751^st of 2359 public middle schools	68.2%		68.1	576^th of 2344 public middle schools	75.4%	175				61.3	66.9	60.4	29.4	24.0	59.2	32.3	$6,765
Tuloso-Midway Middle	Public	6-8	9760 La Branch	Corpus Christi	78460	Nueces County	Tuloso-Midway Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 903-6600	876	59	14.9	54.2%	149 (17.0%)	6 (0.7%)	709 (80.9%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	52.6	970^th of 2359 public middle schools	58.9%		66.7	604^th of 2344 public middle schools	74.2%	366	62.1			43.6	53.2	63.8	29.3		48.8	42.9	$9,115
Lillion E Luehrs J H	Public	6-8	717 E Sixth St	Bishop	78343	Nueces County	Bishop Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 584-3576	330	27	12.4	58.8%	53 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	271 (82.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	69.8	520^th of 2359 public middle schools	78.0%		70.5	526^th of 2344 public middle schools	77.6%	6	98.0			62.5	64.7	65.1	54.4	38.8	55.9	33.3	$9,642
Odem J H	Public	6-8	1 Owl Square	Odem	78370	San Patricio County	Odem-Edroy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 368-8121	204	15	13.1	67.2%	35 (17.2%)	1 (0.5%)	167 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	42.9	1295^th of 2359 public middle schools	45.1%		41.7	1341^st of 2344 public middle schools	42.8%	46	93.8			52.2	48.5	49.2	23.9	26.5	36.2	34.9	$9,890
Adams Middle	Public	6-8	901 E Third St	Alice	78332	Jim Wells County	Alice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 660-2055	933	45	20.7	86.3%	98 (10.5%)	3 (0.3%)	827 (88.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	39.1	1432^nd of 2359 public middle schools	39.3%		31.2	1692^nd of 2344 public middle schools	27.8%	260	100.0	100.0	100.0	50.2	54.7	35.4	34.3	19.6	44.1	17.3	$9,296
Mathis Middle	Public	6-8	1627 E San Patricio Ave	Mathis	78368	San Patricio County	Mathis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 547-2381	344	23	15.2	85.2%	66 (19.2%)	3 (0.9%)	271 (78.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24.9	1913^th of 2359 public middle schools	18.9%		25.9	1865^th of 2344 public middle schools	20.4%	48	89.5			40.0	48.3	45.5	16.9	24.7	8.8	13.3	$9,198
Gillett Middle	Public	6-8	1007 N 17th St	Kingsville	78364	Kleberg County	Kingsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 595-8200	455	35	13.0	91.9%	37 (8.1%)	9 (2.0%)	403 (88.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	9.3	2277^th of 2359 public middle schools	3.5%		9.6	2236^th of 2344 public middle schools	4.6%	41	50.0			26.8	29.4	32.5	12.2	2.7	10.3	5.7	$11,782

Frequently Asked Questions about Banquete J H

What high school do graduates of Banquete J H attend?

Students who attend Banquete J H usually go on to attend Banquete High School

What is the racial makeup of Banquete J H?

Students at Banquete J H are 84% Hispanic, 16% White.

What district is Banquete J H in?

Banquete Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Banquete J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 161 students attended Banquete J H.

Is Banquete J H a good school?

Banquete J H ranks 1555^th of 2359 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNewSep 30, 2026

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