Below Average
#7051 of 8,552 schools in TX
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
School · San Benito CISD · San Benito, TX
A San Benito CISD school serving grades 9th – 9th.
2115 N WILLIAMS RD, San Benito, TX 78586
- Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 41% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Benito Veterans Memorial 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory San BenitoCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 782 | Compare → |
| Triumph Public High Schools-san BenitoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot CampEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 1.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Cameron Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #11 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
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is listed in SAN BENITO CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is a public school in San Benito, TX, part of San Benito CISD, serving approximately 690 students in grades 9th-9th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,051 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
What grades does San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy serve?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy rank in TX?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy ranks #7,051 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy a charter school?
No, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy a Title I school?
No, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy?
81.0% of students at San Benito Veterans Memorial 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (956) 276-6000
- 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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