Needs Improvement
#8004 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cameron Co J J a E P
High School · San Benito CISD · San Benito, TX
A San Benito CISD high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 N CROCKETT ST, San Benito, TX 78586
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cameron Co J J a E P score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 6% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cameron Co J J a E P sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Benito), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,158
Median home value
$83,200
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78586; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot CampEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Benito CISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cameron Co J J a E P is listed in SAN BENITO CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cameron Co J J a E P
Cameron Co J J a E P is a public high school in San Benito, TX, part of San Benito CISD, serving approximately 51 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,004 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cameron Co J J a E P
What grades does Cameron Co J J a E P serve?
Cameron Co J J a E P serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cameron Co J J a E P?
Cameron Co J J a E P has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
How does Cameron Co J J a E P rank in TX?
Cameron Co J J a E P ranks #8,004 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cameron Co J J a E P's MySchoolScout rating?
Cameron Co J J a E P has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Cameron Co J J a E P?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cameron Co J J a E P has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Cameron Co J J a E P a charter school?
No, Cameron Co J J a E P is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cameron Co J J a E P a Title I school?
No, Cameron Co J J a E P is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cameron Co J J a E P?
92.2% of students at Cameron Co J J a E P 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 361-3509
- Area population (ZIP 78586)
- 49,103
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 78586; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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