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Benavides Elementary

Brownsville ISD · Cameron County · 3101 MCALLEN RD, Brownsville, TX 78520

(956)350-3250

9/10
#479
Rank 479 out of 4,678
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #571 · 88th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #369 · 92nd percentile
Science9/10 · #622 · 85th percentile

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School Overview

Benavides Elementary is a quietly impressive campus tucked into Brownsville, a vibrant border city where Mexican and American cultures blend into something genuinely unique. Scoring in the 90th percentile statewide, it punches well above its weight with especially strong math performance, making it a great fit for families who want rigorous academics in a community-rooted environment. Life in Brownsville means warm weather year-round, proximity to the Rio Grande, and a tight-knit neighborhood feel — and Benavides reflects that sense of community pride in its results.

Student Demographics

304 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
301 (99%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners78 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged247 (81%)
Students with Disabilities70 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

866
Enrollment
54.8
Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)