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Benjamin School

Benjamin School rates 5.4 on our ten-point scale and ranks 6,286 of 8,584 schools in Texas.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
5.4this school

5.4 on a one-to-ten scale.

#6,286 of 8,584 schools in Texas

The brief

A school in Benjamin, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Students at Benjamin School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

It ranks 6,286 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 1 of 1 in Benjamin ISD.

Math39%6 points below the Texas average of 45%46 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading48%7 points below the Texas average of 55%54 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 32 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.6
25% of the rating
Academics
5.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Benjamin School and the 3 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$49,375
Median home value
$61,300
Median rent
$520/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
5.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
23
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
12 sports
6 boys' · 6 girls' · 8 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Benjamin School serve?

Benjamin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Benjamin School?

Benjamin School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Benjamin School rank in TX?

Benjamin School ranks #6,286 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Benjamin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Benjamin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Benjamin School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Benjamin School a charter school?

No, Benjamin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Benjamin School a Title I school?

No, Benjamin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin School?

70.2% of students at Benjamin School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
104
Student-teacher ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knox County
4-year graduation
50%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$22,338
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
73.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 79505)
236
Area median age
31.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.