Very Good
#1729 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy
Elementary School · San Benito CISD · San Benito, TX
A San Benito CISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
846 8TH ST, San Benito, TX 78586
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raul Garza JR Steam Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raul Garza JR Steam Academy 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 16Car-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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Greyhounds Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–9 | 1.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Sullivan Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| La Encantada ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 482 | 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
- #1 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
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy is listed in SAN BENITO CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raul Garza JR Steam Academy
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy is a public elementary school in San Benito, TX, part of San Benito CISD, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raul Garza JR Steam Academy
What grades does Raul Garza JR Steam Academy serve?
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Raul Garza JR Steam Academy?
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raul Garza JR Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raul Garza JR Steam Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raul Garza JR Steam Academy rank in TX?
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy ranks #1,729 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Raul Garza JR Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Raul Garza JR Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Raul Garza JR Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raul Garza JR Steam Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Raul Garza JR Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Raul Garza JR Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raul Garza JR Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Raul Garza JR Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raul Garza JR Steam Academy?
81.4% of students at Raul Garza JR Steam Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (956) 361-6900
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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