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#3499 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Hester Juvenile Detent
Middle School · San Benito CISD · San Benito, TX
A San Benito CISD middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2310 W HWY 77, San Benito, TX 78586
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hester Juvenile Detent score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hester Juvenile Detent 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
- 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.
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 | 7–11 | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–10 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Rising Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 682 | 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
- #4 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
Hester Juvenile Detent is listed in SAN BENITO CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hester Juvenile Detent
Hester Juvenile Detent is a public middle school in San Benito, TX, part of San Benito CISD, serving approximately 34 students in grades 5th-11th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,499 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hester Juvenile Detent
What grades does Hester Juvenile Detent serve?
Hester Juvenile Detent serves students in grades 5th through 11th.
How many students attend Hester Juvenile Detent?
Hester Juvenile Detent has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hester Juvenile Detent?
The student-teacher ratio at Hester Juvenile Detent is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hester Juvenile Detent rank in TX?
Hester Juvenile Detent ranks #3,499 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hester Juvenile Detent's MySchoolScout rating?
Hester Juvenile Detent has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hester Juvenile Detent?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hester Juvenile Detent has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hester Juvenile Detent a charter school?
No, Hester Juvenile Detent is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hester Juvenile Detent a Title I school?
No, Hester Juvenile Detent is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hester Juvenile Detent?
50.0% of students at Hester Juvenile Detent 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
- 5th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 399-3075
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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