Average
#3499 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Hester Juvenile Detent
Middle School · SAN BENITO CISD
2310 W HWY 77, San Benito, TX 78586
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
5th – 11th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
5th – 11th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#3,499 of 8,552
In San Benito
#7 of 23
public schools
In district
#4 of 19
SAN BENITO CISD
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Hester Juvenile Detent
Hester Juvenile Detent is a public middle school in San Benito, TX, part of SAN BENITO CISD. Hester Juvenile Detent serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades 5th-11th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Hester Juvenile Detent has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,499 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Hester Juvenile Detent show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 34 students, Hester Juvenile Detent is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Hester Juvenile Detent sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Hester Juvenile Detent sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Hester Juvenile Detent — Students at Hester Juvenile Detent score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Hester Juvenile Detent Compares
See how Hester Juvenile Detent performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2310 W HWY 77, San Benito, TX 78586
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hester Juvenile Detent may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BERTA CABAZA MIDDLE (rated 3.7/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Benito, see our San Benito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CAMERON CO J J A E P San Benito | 0.0 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Harlingen | 0.0 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Los Fresnos | 0.0 mi | 2.0 |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Port Isabel | 0.0 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Rio Hondo | 0.0 mi | — |
| AMADOR R RODRIGUEZ JUVENILE BOOT CAMP San Benito | 0.0 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P San Benito | 0.0 mi | 3.5 |
| IDEA ACADEMY SAN BENITO San Benito | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN BENITO San Benito | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S Harlingen | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY San Benito | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-SAN BENITO San Benito | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY Harlingen | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| BERTA CABAZA MIDDLE San Benito | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| TREASURE HILLS EL Harlingen | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| SAN BENITO H S San Benito | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| SECONDARY ALTER CTR Harlingen | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| SAN BENITO VETERANS MEMORIAL ACADEMY San Benito | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| FRED BOOTH San Benito | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| ROBERTS EL San Benito | 2.2 mi | 2.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78586 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,158
Median Home Value
$83,200
Median Rent
$839/mo
Population
49,103
College Educated
12.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.8%
Median Age
31.1
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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.
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- Walk Score
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 399-3075
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
SAN BENITO CISD- District Enrollment
- 9,126
- Schools in District
- 24
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,444
- District Rank
- #4 of 19
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